We see these dynamics come into play in the political issues of our time. People argue about immigration, trade, and tax rates for wealthy individuals and corporations, but we seldom see politicians consider or the tech sector acknowledge the role that technology is playing in creating these challenges. It’s as if we’re all so absorbed in the resulting symptoms that we lack the time and energy to focus on some of the important underlying causes. Especially as the impact of technology continues to accelerate, it risks fostering a myopic understanding.
