Friday, May 14, 2010

Missed topics

12 - I think the rules for adult responsibility are set pretty firmly in stone. Over 18? Not drunk? Not under an Unforgivable Curse? You're to blame. It's the kids that some interesting confusion pops up. Kids understand right and wrong from an early age, though they don't always realize the weight of their options at that time.
13 - I think a lot of people have an unnecessary fear about technology. When reports come out about the next advance in robotics, or human jobs being replaced by machines, there's always a small, understated outroar of objection. But people need to remember - technology is always under our control. It's made by us, for us. Our lives will only improve as the robots take over. And if they turn on us, then clearly we are just the inferior species.

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