World War II had a very important impact on the development of technology, as a whole. – Barry Commoner
It reflects a prevailing myth that production technology is no more amenable to human judgment or social interests than the laws of thermodynamics, atomic structure or biological inheritance. – Barry Commoner
By adopting the control strategy, the nations environmental program has created a built-in antagonism between environmental quality and economic growth. – Barry Commoner
Environmental pollution is an incurable disease. It can only be prevented. – Barry Commoner
Technologists provide tools that can improve peoples lives. But I want to be clear that I dont think technology by itself improves peoples lives, since often Im criticized for being too pro-technology. Unless theres commensurate ethical and moral improvements to go along with it, its for naught. – Jaron Lanier