IoT and Machine Learning are invading our lives. Is it a good thing?

The Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine Learning are two of the hottest technologies of our time. They have made possible things that were totally inconceivable a few years ago, and promise to continue transforming our lives in ways that are unimaginable at present. Smart appliances, cars, homes, cities and smart-about-everything are making our lives faster and more efficient. But are we considering the tradeoffs? Are we ready to embrace the dramatic changes that will overcome our lives in a few years? More precisely, are we ready for machines starting to decide for us and us becoming dumb people who rely on smart things to carry on with their lives?