I appreciate the call for a broad societal debate on the future of technology, especially quantum tech. It's crucial that diverse voices are heard in this conversation.

@DeborahNas

18 күн бұрын

Definitely! It can be challenging though, as it is difficult for people to imagine future applications of the technology.

I have respect for her for being honest about her doubts and fears as a tech optimist. It takes guts to question your own perspective like that.

@DeborahNas

18 күн бұрын

Thank you. That might be the most meaningful comment I've received. 🙏

I like to think that even people not in the industry can be having conversations about this stuff and just spread a little more understanding and awareness... I think a lot of the time people just never form opinions about this stuff until it's a major thing that's happening and then they're just told how to feel about it

YES DEBORAH! I am SO passionate about this topic - The ethical concerns raised here are crucial. We must not let technology advance without considering its impact on society. It's time for responsible innovation and a deep societal debate. Yes so many people still fighting like children instead of focusing on what really matters.

I relate to her journey of going from tech optimist to skeptic. It's getting harder and harder to just focus on the positivity and ignore the potential negative consequences, the latter far outweighs the former.

The historical perspective on how people have always been skeptical or concerned about new tech is interesting! It seems like every generation has had it's own set of worries but then also adapts to the changes that come from it.

@DeborahNas

8 ай бұрын

That's right. Let's hope that we manage to address our worries with solutions that apply tech for good.

I love the point she makes about our frame of reference informing our perceptions of technology. There are always going to be people with varying levels of comfort and familiarity to innovations.

I get what she's saying and whole-heartedly agree. We have to embrace tech and use it to shape the future we want. It's all about adaptability

I appreciate the call for a broad societal debate on quantum. We can't let it run wild. Let's shape a future with ethical guidelines.

I think the future is a mix of both optimism and caution. We can't stop progress, but we can guide it in a direction that benefits humanity as a whole.

@DeborahNas

18 күн бұрын

It will take effort to guide it in the right direction, I hope that many people will join the effort!

The idea that we shape technology and then it shapes us is profound. Loved this perspective.

@deborahnas54

2 ай бұрын

Yes, great insight from Marshall McLuhan. He builds on Sir Winston Churchill quote "We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us”

Okay I've never really understood what the Quantum thing meant but the way she compares it to the invention of the laser made it click. Also to then think about lasers and all the stuff we do with them!! Crazy.

I'm glad she gave us some historical context in terms of how we've received technological advancements in the past. It's a good perspective check. Humans are great at adapting.

@deborahnas54

2 ай бұрын

Indeed, we are at a societal level. However, at an individual level the ability to adapt varies greatly.

The quantum technology discussion is intriguing and the call for everyone to contribute to shaping its ethical and societal impacts is pretty spot on

I think the better question or focus should be how can we educate ourselves and others about the benefits and negatives in a way that allows for the safe and responsible consumption of tech

I have to say the concept of technological optimism versus pessimism is really interesting!

Concerns about AI and privacy were well articulated, we need more discussions like this where issues are communicated intelligently rather than just the usual fear mongering or blind optimism and support

@deborahnas54

2 ай бұрын

Yes, fully agree!

The part about our relationship with technology evolving as we age hits close to home. Makes you wonder how our kids perceive tech that seemed daunting to us.

Great talk and call to action.

Excited about the potential of Quantum technology and the need for a broad societal debate.

As we shape it, it shapes us. This is why presence and awareness is important to use in all things, we need to be able to see the consequences of our actions before they happen.

@DeborahNas

3 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

I never considered how similar our biases against new technology are to the way people were concerned about things back in the day. Definitely makes me rethink my position on some things.

@deborahnas54

Ай бұрын

Good to read. Mission accomplished ;-) Keep in mind that technology brings benefits and drawbacks, opportunities and risks. We just have the tendency to focus on the drawbacks and risks.

Man, quantum tech is mind-blowing! Just like how radio and TV expanded our horizons, quantum's gonna take us to places we can't even imagine right now. Count me in for shaping the future with this mind-bending tech!

@deborahnas54

4 ай бұрын

I wish everyone would see quantum's potential like you do!

The comparison between LEGO and Minecraft in terms of skill development is sooo clever!! Shows how quick we are to dismiss new tech without understanding its benefits.

I like the idea of having a future where our uses for new tech aligns with our values and aspirations.

@deborahnas54

Ай бұрын

Yes, me too. Very important! It's very difficult though to think ahead and foresee the unintended negative side-effects of technology.

Loved the Douglas Adams quote, he's one of my favorite authors and yes, I think that's a pretty good summary of how it goes 😂

It's fascinating how technology's impact is seen through a lens of loss. Really makes you think.

@deborahnas54

2 ай бұрын

If you pay attention, you will find 'loss aversion' all around you.

Her point about how we frame things in terms of loss was super interesting!

@deborahnas54

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I appreciate her perspective as both a tech innovator and a mother. I feel like those things balance one another out in terms of the bias we might have towards how the things around us are evolving

so true, glad I found this talk, very important!

@deborahnas54

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the compliment, glad you liked it!

I really enjoyed the part about involving people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help shape the future of Quantum. It's a way of ensuring the technology benefits everyone which I don't think is something that has been done in the past.

@deborahnas54

7 ай бұрын

I think (or hope) that tech companies are finally understanding this. We must move away from young-male-dominated tech teams if we want to innovate responsibly.

GIRLLL YES to what she says around the 8:20 mark. We need to be looking at the $$ and motivations behind all of the media we are exposed to. There's a reason they want to ban TikTok and it's not the reason everyone thinks it is.

Quantum technology's potential societal impact is a conversation we should all be part of as it will absolutely affect us all. There are so many people though who don't even know what the term means let alone the impact it's going to have

@deborahnas54

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree! The challenge is that most of the applications are unknown today. And without a clear idea of the applications, it's difficult to engage people. I'm currently doing an exploration into quantum networks 2050; it is easily seen as science fiction

Your call to action regarding quantum technology is timely... We must indeed start thinking about the ethical, legal, and societal aspects of emerging technologies before they become mainstream.

I can relate to the concerns about kids and screen time. It's a real challenge for parents these days and I imagine it'll keep getting worse.

It is really interesting to think about how the things we make end up impacting and changing us

@deborahnas54

7 ай бұрын

Indeed! This insights started with the quote from Winston Churchill in 1943: “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us”. Marshall McLuhan further build upon this.

This talk hits home! We're all drowning in technology. Quantum might be great, but let's not forget the value of unplugging.

Ultimately it comes down to adaptability. The only constant is change, this stuff will keep evolving regardless of how people feel about it.

Balancing the benefits and risks of technology for our children is a constant struggle. The call for a broader discussion on Quantum tech is crucial.

You touched on the idea that we need both those who fear and trust technology to shape our future. How do you propose bringing these opposing viewpoints together for constructive dialogue and decision-making?

It's interesting how recurring that pattern really is, I wonder what it says about us as a society?

Tech innovations come with both positives and negatives and I think she did a good job at balancing these.

The analogy between Lego and Minecraft perfectly illustrates how our familiarity with technology shapes our perceptions. It's eye-opening to see how our frame of reference influences our attitudes.

@deborahnas54

8 ай бұрын

It's genuinely intriguing how our past experiences mold our perception of the world and guide our outlook for the future. It's a very human trait. Understanding of the psychology behind it is a good first step to becoming more open minded.

I used to be anti-tech, but this talk got me thinking. Maybe I should be part of shaping the future, especially with quantum.

We're at a crossroads, and the decisions we make now will shape our future. It freaks me out!

I think her stories about her sons and their tech usage is pretty relatable to most parents

Makes me think about the delicate balance between progress and potential pitfalls. We can't ignore the potential dangers, but we also can't halt progress.

@eva-singer

8 ай бұрын

Yes! Many societies around the world do not have the moral or ethical capacity to fully understand what it means to be responsible in their use of technology, nor do they want to either.

It's fascinating how every generation worries about new tech. I'm all for progress! There's a whole world of cool inventions and innovations ahead!

It will and is, and I am worried about it very much

Most insightfull talk till now on ted ❤

@deborahnas54

4 ай бұрын

Best compliment ever 😊

I think we should definitely be having more conversations about this, we already look to technology for so much.

@deborahnas54

7 ай бұрын

Agree. Technology can enable this conversation, even when we're far apart ;-)

I think many parents would be able to relate to the struggle of trying to keep screen time balanced and be mindful of how it's affecting their kids.

@deborahnas54

7 ай бұрын

Even though I understand the psychology behind it, I still experience the same struggle. The truth is that we don't know the effects of using digital tools and social media on the long term. It's very difficult to measure as many things in society are changing in parallel.

I accept

I can totally relate to her concerns about her son's digital habits. It's a constant struggle to balance the benefits and potential downsides of technology in my own kids' lives, especially when you become aware of just how addictive they're making certain games and apps

@deborahnas54

28 күн бұрын

Luckily, in my son's case, at some point girls became more interesting than games 🙂

@baileyteranirt9528

22 күн бұрын

@@deborahnas54 y😍es this happens

Deborah, your talk brilliantly highlights the age-old pattern of fearing and misunderstanding anything that is new and different. It's crucial to remember that progress often brings both benefits and challenges, and what's really important is how we navigate them.

@deborahnas54

10 ай бұрын

Fully agree with you!

Quantum technology is a whole new frontier and the call to start thinking about its ethical, legal, and societal aspects before it becomes widespread is not only wise but should be taken very seriously.

I'm definitely guilty of focusing more on what we lose with new tech than what we gain. She called me out on that one!

@deborahnas54

28 күн бұрын

It all starts with awareness ;-)

Hi Deborah, this talk is so interesting. You mentioned that technology optimists often underestimate the dangers of new technology. I'm just wondering if there are any instances you know of where this happened and it then led to unforeseen consequences? Was it then resolved and, if so, how?

The discussion about AI and its potential for both positive and negative impacts is crucial. We need to stay on the same page about what's good for our best interests.

@DeborahNas

8 ай бұрын

Fully agree! It's not an easy discussion, though. Even within one country people's values hugely differ.

Humanity will always adapt, that's our strength as a species

Definitely have to agree with her at the 5:29 mark, but I think it's okay to do that as long as we're aware that just because it's our preference doesn't mean it's better.

Whether you're for or against, the only way we can have a positive impact is by embracing and guiding new tech. No point burying our heads in the sand and hoping it just goes away or doesn't progress.

@deborahnas54

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree! And we need diverse perspectives. Technology is too important to leave it to the engineers!

This talk really struck a chord with me! I have similar concerns about how quickly AI is developing and the lack of ethical guidelines. I don't want to be pessimistic but I think it's already gotten away from us a bit. I'm not saying it's not useful, just that our uses for it need to be regulated better.

@deborahnas54

10 ай бұрын

I'm very happy to read that my message resonates with you. It's a wicked problem; AI is everywhere around us. Although Europe is working hard to put regulations in place, it's unclear how we will ever monitor and enforce these regulations. Also, it might slow down AI-based innovation in Europe. How to benefit from AI while mitigating its downsides? I hope that starting a broad societal debate about it will help.

Change is inevitable, and embracing it is key. Quantum technology may have uncertainties, but that's the beauty of progress.

@mellypjr

23 күн бұрын

yes¬

I totally get what she's saying here, we shape technology and it, in turn, shapes us, like a symbiotic relationship.

Quantum is the future, and we're on the cusp of something big. It's essential to start envisioning its impact on society now.

A small thing she mentioned but something I find really interesting is the "Generative AI is interacting with us as if it's human" and I have to wonder why did we set it up this way? If it's learning based on how we treat it why have we been treating it like it's human instead of figuring out how to respectfully and appropriately interact with it as AI?

@deborahnas54

28 күн бұрын

Interesting question! My guess is that (user interface) designers always strive to make their products as intuitive to use as possible. Interacting with something as if it's human is probably the most intuitive solution.

Wow. Seriously we actually are in the future now. It's insane.

Been studying history, and this fear of new tech isn't new. Newspapers, TV, Internet-all faced criticism. Quantum's just the latest in line.

@deborahnas54

4 ай бұрын

Indeed, society tends to put the spotlight on the possible negative effect of new technologies, not on their benefits.

Every generation fears what they don't know, but a very good point is made... We're moving at a much quicker pace now, can we handle it?

@deborahnas54

5 ай бұрын

Already in 1970 Alvin Toffler wrote about future shock: "too much change in too short a period of time". I think that humans will always have this feeling; we experience difficulties keeping up. But indeed, because of the exponential scaling of calculating power, digital technologies are developing much faster than historical non-digital technologies. I'm curious to see, though, what the future holds for us. You too?

The idea of losing agency and control to technology is a real fear. We must be proactive in setting ethical standards for the tech industry.

Oh my the hypothetical about video games and books blew my mind lol

Watching this, I can't help but worry about my own kids and their screen time. Are we really ready for quantum? I want to shape a future where they can still play outside and not be glued to screens.

Quantum sounds lit! Just like Minecraft upgraded Lego, this will upgrade our lives. Can't wait to see what's next.

@deborahnas54

4 ай бұрын

Yes, it holds great promises and is expected to transform our world

Yeah I'm definitely one of those people who would have been skeptical about TV haha just as I'm skeptical about all of this.

I love that she included a little diversity CTA. Way to tick those boxes Deborah.

Tech has made our world smaller, but are we really connected? Quantum could be the game-changer.

The idea of big tech companies having so much control over our data and the information we consume is legit terrifying when you stop and think about it. Also, why do they even need in the first place?

She's absolutely right about the historical fear of technology, films like the terminator and the matrix don't do us any favors for looking at AI in a positive light either

Wow I was weirdly shocked when she went through the list of innovations that at the time people thought would have a detrimental affect... because all of those fears are what has happened so far so are they examples for or against?

A lot of people share apprehensions about technology not because of the technology itself but the implications of what can be done with it, and what that means for the development of society. Easy to say it was silly for people to have worried about TV or video games but firstly look at our now very sedentary lifestyle and secondly, TV's and video games aren't out here replacing peoples jobs.

I miss the simplicity of the past. We used to play with Lego, and now it's all about Minecraft. Is it progress or just change?

@Onlyrahiim

6 ай бұрын

This is the change which will have a progress.

It already is, and until people decide to think, and make choices based on facts not opinion, then we will be doomed.

Yeah the part about fully trusting our "digital friends" without understanding the political motives of how they've been programmed was really unnerving..

Quantum tech is our ticket to a utopian future! Let's not dwell on fears but embrace the possibilities.

While your concern about the rapid development of AI is valid, could you share any specific instances where AI has been misused or had unintended negative consequences that reinforce your worries?

I had to laugh at the part about Greek philosophers saying it would be bad for our memories if we wrote everything down. I guess there's always been a downside or trade-off to new ways of doing things!

I've seen too many sci-fi movies where technology goes haywire. Quantum, AI, who knows what's next?

3:30 min

The point she makes about how much waste electronics create, I don't think people realize just how bad it is. Like however bad you think it is, times it by ten.

It's hard not to see the potential pitfalls of AI and Quantum. Ethics matter.

I can see where she's coming from but I'm more skeptical about the long-term consequences of rapid technological advancements. We should proceed with caution.

I wanted to hear more specifics about her AI concerns. Like, what kind of dystopian scenarios are we talking here? My imagination is running wild 😅

It's really encouraging to see someone put an emphasis on diversity and inclusivity in shaping the future of tech. It's so important to include a range of perspectives when developing anything that will be used by all kinds of people, sadly it doesn't always happen.

In my opinion, the genie is already out of the bottle and AI may one day become sentient just like the Terminator movies predicted...

I'm just wondering, will there be an "undo" button? We is gonna need it.....

I miss the good old days of playing with Lego. Kids today and their digital games, I don't get it. Quantum sounds like a headache. Let's not forget what we lose in the race for the future.

"If we do nothing, tech companies are free to develop and apply technology as they like without any ethical or societal guidelines the must follow." Y'all. This scared the heII outta me.

I'm not convinced that technology is always in our control. Big tech companies wield a lot of power, and that's a concern because they'll always choose monetization over what's good for society.

Every tech wave erases a bit of our cultural fabric. Quantum might be no different.