Tag: technology
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The Pursuit of Reliability
Garrett Hardin’s ‘Filters Against Folly’ explores the relationship between technology and human reliability. He argues that although technology can be highly reliable, human fallibility remains a critical factor in determining system reliability. Hardin emphasizes the importance of improving human reliability over technical reliability in complex systems, and advocates for a shift towards systems analysis and…
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The Collingridge Dilemma
The Collingridge dilemma, introduced by David Collingridge in 1980, highlights the trade-off between understanding the impact of a technology and influencing its societal trajectories. It emphasizes the challenge of regulating technology at an early stage to prevent unforeseen consequences, or waiting to regulate but risking loss of control. This dilemma remains relevant in today’s ethical…