Many of us have had our lives transformed by technology. And many of us are also enamored of the transformative potential of technology, which has led us to develop technology and become advocates of technological practices. As we become more and more enveloped in and by technology, it\u2019s easy to feel excited about what\u2019s going on. Yet we must also be cautious.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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