We cannot have a rational debate about technology.

What it is

An essay by anthropologist Dr. Hilary Agro arguing that debates about technology stay irrational because so many people depend on screens for comfort and relief, and so defend them rather than question them.

Why I recommend it

Free to read. This is an opinion essay with a clear point of view, not a research paper — read it as one argument to think with.

Topics

#ai ethics #technology-criticism #culture #essay

Added Sep 24, 2026 · 1 opens