The short arm

In the reading Hans Jonas, he argues that when it comes to powerful new technologies (like cyber-infrastructure), our predictive knowledge is always limited Jonas argues we must approach cyber-policy with caution and responsibility. Since we can’t foresee all outcomes, policies and infrastructure should be flexible, precautionary, and ethically grounded. The focus should always be on protecting long term human welfare, even over short-term gains.

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