Technology catalyzing change

[turtledude23]

Quote:"It’s technology, not business or government, that’s the real driving force behind large-scale societal shifts." - Sean Parker in Vanity Fair (October 2010)

Do you agree with this quote?

I do, the internet being the obvious example. Other major leaps in technology like the printing press, engines, telephones, and electricity brought big changes. For thousands of years technology had little progress, and most countries had feudal societies with monarchs (a fancy word for dictator). As technology advanced and gave more power to individuals, the government lost power and in most cases become more fair. I say most cases because of China, but technology and a freer market is pushing them towards more civil liberties and freer press.

This leads me to conclude to that while fighting for freedom in traditional ways like journalism does help society, I think the best thing I could do for the world is create new technology that brings out the good in people, connects people, challenges old ways of thinking, educates, inspires, etc. I have a project in mind, if any programmers or server/DB admins want to help out.

[unity100]

not really.

technology doesnt shift society. it only changes the way the society manifests itself.

if the society has a certain x characteristic, with technology that particular characteristic still manifests in that technological aspect of life, as having nature x.

[turtledude23]

I think that's what the quote meant, when people talk about society they're usually referring to the parts of it that can be changed.

[Experience You]

I could not agree more, technology levels are in a way a gauge of how allowing we are of more power and abundance,ways to be and manifest, this can be used in a negative or positive way but in its core it is related to more awareness of reality and it's ways.

Technology is nothing more then the ability to better relate(relationships) to ourselves and it's more pure form is light/thought.

I can't help you in your quest because this is not of my direct interest in the way you are speaking but i suggest http://spacecollective.org/recent

I am sure you will find like minded beings for your intentions.

[LsavedSmeD]

(11-20-2010 06:00 PM)unity100 Wrote:  not really.

technology doesnt shift society. it only changes the way the society manifests itself.

if the society has a certain x characteristic, with technology that particular characteristic still manifests in that technological aspect of life, as having nature x.

Excellent.

I was thinking the same thing.

[zenmaster]

We create tools to answer a question. Don't tell me "there is no such thing as a stupid question".

[Experience You]

Thoughts are tools too, there is the higher form of technology without the masks we have now, one day will recognize again. (trough light and as light/vibrations and patterns)

Thats all we are right now, patterns of light, all of our reality is that.

[Seeking One]

Hey TD23,

I'd love to hear more about what system you are considering building. My brain has been iterating in a similar area for quite some time, and even spent 6+ months doing some serious biz and tech research.

I switched a few months ago to beening more of the mind to just jump in and start creating, but just recently my work life has kicked into high gear and consumed much more of my time. (I still need to finish coding a small side project for this community)

I think we should definitely talk more offline though.

[turtledude23]

Awesome! I messaged you Seeking One.