WHY-DOES-THE-FUTURE-NOT-NEED-US-STS-1-1.pptx

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Chapter 6 WHY THE FUTURE DOES NOT NEED US ?

2. Identify William Nelson Joy’s arguments as to why the future does not need us; Evaluate contemporary human experiences with science and technology; and Compare why the future does not need us and why the future needs us? OBJECTIVES:

3. In April 2000, William Nelson Joy , an American computer scientist and chief scientist of Sun microsystems, wrote an article for Wired magazine entitled “Why the future doesn’t need us?” In his article, Joy warned against the rapid rise of new technologies.

4. He explained that 21st century technologies--- Genetics, Nanotechnology, and Robotics (GNR) are becoming very powerful that they can potentially bring about new classes of accidents, threats and abuses. He further warned that these dangers are even more materials---knowledge alone will make them potentially harmful to humans. He also stated that if machines are given the capacity to decide on their own, it will be impossible to predict how they might behave in the future. In this case, the fate of the human race would be at the mercy of machines.

5. Joy further argues that developing technologies provide a much greater danger to humanity than any technological before has ever presented. He argued that the 20th century technologies of destruction such as the nuclear bomb were limited to larger governments due to the complexity and cost of such device. NEXT

6. He was also concerned that computers will eventually become more intelligent than humans, thus ushering societies into dystopian visions, such as robot rebellions. To illuminate his concern, Joy drew from Throdore Kaczynski's book, Unabomber Manifesto, which argued that technology's unintended consequences are linked to Murphy's Law. He argued that over reliance on antibiotics led to antibiotic- resistant strains of dangerous bacteria, such as malarial parasites with multi-drug-resistant genes, highlighting the paradox of technology's unintended consequences.

7. Joy‘s arguments against 21st- century technologies have received both criticisms and expression of shared concern. Critics dismissed Joy‘s article for deliberately presenting information in an imprecise manner that obscures the larger picture or state of things. Technofuturists, criticized Joy‘s failure to consider social factors and only deliberately focused on one part of the larger picture. Others go as far as accusing Joy of being a neo-Luddite , someone who rejects new technologies and shows technophobic leanings.

8. Ralph Nader was one of those who commented on Joy's article. According to Nader. Joy was writing something out of control, self- replicating technologies that, once the stuff of science fiction, were now on the way in decades if not years. Tens of thousands of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and system analysts are working in countries all over the world churning out theories and specialized applications without much consideration of their overall impacts.

9. Seventy percent of the volume of stock trading in the U.S. is now driven by computers and their algorithms-a mere glimmer of the future pictured by Mr. Joy. An astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Elon Musk of Tesla Motors were some of many specialists who signed an open letter that called for a ban on autonomous weapons.

10. A n interview with the BBC, Stephen Hawking , through his computer-generated voice, warned that “the development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race. It would take off on its own, and re-design itself at an ever-increasing rate.’’ Hawking, a big thinker, noted that “humans, who are limited by slow biological evolution, couldn’t compete, and would be susperseded .”

11. WHY THE FUTURE NEED US?

12. The future needs us because as humans, we possess unique abilities such as creativity, empathy, and critical thinking that are crucial for solving complex problems, innovating, and shaping a better world. Additionally, our capacity for ethical decision-making and moral reasoning is essential for guiding the development and use of advanced technologies responsibly.

13. IF THESE TECHNOLOGIES WILL BE MORE IMPROVED, THIS COULD BE CONSIDERED AS THE GREATEST COMPETITORS OF HUMAN SO DOES THE FUTURE NEED US? Yes, there can never be greater than any divine creations which human beings We are the inventors of the technologies that will work for us in the future. Hence, these can’t stand alone!

14. ‘’We may not know what the future holds, but we know who holds our future.’’

15. WHY THE FUTURE DOES NOT NEED US? WHY THE FUTURE NEEDS US? Technological Autonomy: The advanced technologies, especially in the realms of nanotechnology, robotics, and artificial intelligence, could surpass human control, leading to unintended consequences. Loss of Human Agency: As machines become more intelligent and autonomous, there's a concern that humans may lose their significance in decision-making processes, leading to a loss of control over their own destinies. Ethical Dilemmas: The increasing complexity of technology raises ethical concerns about its impact on society, including questions about privacy, autonomy, and the distribution of power and resources. Human Ingenuity: Despite the potential risks associated with advanced technology, humans possess unique qualities such as creativity, empathy, and moral reasoning, which are essential for navigating complex ethical and social challenges. Adaptability and Resilience: Despite the rapid pace of technological change, humans have demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt and innovate in response to new challenges, suggesting that they will continue to play a central role in shaping the future. Ethical Oversight: While autonomous technologies may have the potential to outpace human control, it is argued that humans still play a crucial role in setting ethical guidelines and ensuring responsible development and deployment of technology.

16. THANK YOU REPORTERS: GRETHIL I. DEDICATORIA JOHN DANNIEL AGANA JERWIN COLIPANO LORRAINE LAURENTE KIMBERLY HANTUD JONA MAE BAGNOL NOVEM SUAREZ HARVEY VISTAL Janine rolona

17. Group Activity

18. As a group, do you think there will come a time in the future that will no longer need humans? Write your brief opinion and choose one representative to explain it infront.