I think the issues raised under this thread are central to a huge number
of ICT development efforts. It might be very useful to fund a study
which examines the impact of major past technological changes in terms
of equity, distribution of benefits etc. I know such material exists,
but a focused study that concentrates on the relevance of ICTs would be
very useful.
Even my own cursory reading suggests that the invention of railroads and
electicity production were predicted to act as great "equalisers" of
society. And TV was going to be the engine for cheap, worldwide
education. In many places the green revolution displaced poor farmers
who couldn't pay for the technology into the urban slums and many 3rd
world countries became the victims of multinational agribusiness.
As a technology enthusiast and implementer, I would like to know how I
can promote more good than harm in my activities.
Perry Morrison
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