Technological change produces tremendous opportunities. Sometimes, it also gives us pause.
Take the television as an example. To say the television has become a common household feature is an understatement. The entertainment value of a television has brought forth a remarkable amount of joy for many households since its widespread introduction. But some are concerned about the potential negative effects of watching television, especially for young children. Perhaps it is content that matters, as a recent study found that that Sesame Street improved school readiness. Early pioneers of the technology probably never predicted hundreds of channels and reality programming to become ubiquitous.
