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Should We Fear Future Technologies?

Added 28 November 2006

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French philosopher Jacques Ellul wrote that, 'We are building faster and faster machines to take us nowhere.'

Not everyone has quite such a bleak view of the future and its technologies.

In an interview for the popular EDGES TV series, futurist Patrick Dixon explained why he remains optimistic about new technologies.

To watch the entire 30 minute interview with Mal Fletcher, click here.

Visit the EdgesTV channel at YouTube.com.

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