Who Is In Control: Humans Or Tech?

A common trope in our literature and pop culture is when a creation takes on a life of its own, growing so uncontrollable that its creator can no longer manage it. As far back as Frankenstein and his monster to more modern examples such as Ultron in "Avengers: Age of Ultron," we've all seen some version of this story. This narrative plays off the duality of the endless possibilities of human innovation and the fear of unintended consequences. Interestingly, despite the "warnings" captured in these stories, we are often unable to balance this duality. One needs to look no further than the extreme rise of disinformation that is gripping the world, perpetuated through social media platforms that likely did not intend for such consequences, but nonetheless have contributed to the problem.