Hans Jonas keeping it real

I find Hans Jonas very interesting because he sees himself as a parent to technology. Jonas treats technology as if it’s out of our control. He thinks like a parent regarding technology because he has a responsibility to the future, and he’s preparing it for a world without him. Jonas believes that it is not the younger generations fault for our screw-ups, and he wants to protect the environment and nature from technological destruction. I admire Jonas’ outlook on technology because he is pessimistic towards innovation. We have learned that modern technological problems are caused by modern technology. Jonas explains that there is no limit to technology, and it is going to get bad because there is no end game and society is unrealistic if we believe we can control technological progress. It is a constant circle with one technology constantly replacing an older model. This constant growth of technology leaves behind moral and ethical dilemmas that are swept under the rug because of society’s unquenchable desire and dependence for new technology. Jonas is a realist, and I admire him for that. He is not caught up in the hype of innovation, and he believes as do I, that one day we will wish we did not bring this technological snowball upon ourselves.