It’s a bit less clear if you’re a kid mining cobalt in the DRCWorldwide incomes have risen more in the last 30 years, especially for the poor, than at any other time in history.
Tech might not have improved the lives of people who lost their jobs to “gig” workers who are paid a fraction of minimum wage.
This is mostly a myth. Gig workers tend to make a bit more than minimum wage. Which, sure, isn't great but these are unskilled jobs where you make your own hours. It's not surprising that the wages tend to be on the low side.
Tech has downright hurt the environment, even if you only look at sheer waste.
GDP per unit of energy consumed has risen dramatically due to better technology.
You probably don’t appreciate the future of drones I’d your experience with them is being bombed by them.
Deaths due to warfare are at all time historic lows. I can't say that this is due to new technology but it is worth noting.
Worldwide incomes have risen more in the last 30 years, especially for the poor, than at any other time in history.
Tech might not have improved the lives of people who lost their jobs to “gig” workers who are paid a fraction of minimum wage.
This is mostly a myth. Gig workers tend to make a bit more than minimum wage. Which, sure, isn't great but these are unskilled jobs where you make your own hours. It's not surprising that the wages tend to be on the low side.
Tech has downright hurt the environment, even if you only look at sheer waste.
GDP per unit of energy consumed has risen dramatically due to better technology.
You probably don’t appreciate the future of drones I’d your experience with them is being bombed by them.
Deaths due to warfare are at all time historic lows. I can't say that this is due to new technology but it is worth noting.