Can technology influence what we perceive as right and wrong? In his thought-provoking DLD24 talk, Juan Enriquez discusses the complex aspects of the brain and mind, focusing on the influence of technology on our morals and ethics.
Enriquez was the founding Director of the Harvard Business School’s Life Sciences Project. Now the Managing Director of Excel Venture Management, he is an authority on the economic impact of life sciences and brain research.
Enriquez illustrates how technology has changed our perceptions of morality in various areas, including energy consumption, food production and reproduction.
He also discusses the ethical implications of gene editing, suggesting that future generations may view our reluctance to use this technology as immoral.
Watch the video to find out more.