Dr. Antanas Kairys: Every New Technology Triggers a “Moral Panic” | Blind Spot #33
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10/13/20261 min read
In a conversation with Dr. Antanas Kairys, Professor at the Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Vilnius University, we discussed new forms of technology-related addiction and their impact on individual mental health and the structure of society.
Every new technology triggers a certain degree of “moral panic” – a fearful and cautious reaction from society. This is a recurring historical phenomenon, seen with the arrival of television, books, and now social media and artificial intelligence.
The challenge with modern technologies is the speed at which they evolve, leaving us little time to distinguish genuine risks from unfounded fears.
