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The key pattern is: "X is good; therefore, more X is better." This logical fallacy fuels extremism. When applied to technology or societal beliefs, it leads to accelerationism or dystopian visions like the Borg collective in Star Trek—seeking to eliminate individual distinctiveness in favor of perfect uniformity.
Technology as a Dual-Use Phenomenon
The Dual Nature of Technological Innovation
All technology is dual-use: it can be used for both beneficial and destructive purposes. For example:
Nuclear material can fuel power plants or create weapons.
Artificial intelligence can improve healthcare but also facilitate tyranny.
Synthetic biology can cure diseases or create new pathogens.