The Shadow Side of Technology

By: Erik Rittenberry

“The real problem of humanity is the following: we have paleolithic emotions; medieval institutions; and god-like technology. And it is terrifically dangerous, and it is now approaching a point of crisis overall.”

— E. O. Wilson

We all know that technology has done marvelous things for humanity. It's transformed us into gods of convenience, armed with tools to make life smoother, faster, more efficient. You can buy groceries, pay bills, and even collect a degree without ever seeing the sun.

You can even yelp your opinions into the digital void at any hour, and someone’s bound to listen. You don’t need anyone's blessing to flaunt your latest masterpiece or your new set of abs for the world to see.

What a time to be alive.

We have access to more knowledge in the palm of our trembling hands than the most powerful kings in history. But beneath all that ease and convenience lies a dark current of madness waiting to drag us all under.