Why does technology appear to be so addictive to people? Are corporations concerned about this in terms of the ethics of technology? For instance, a lot of people are dependent on their smartphones and social media accounts. Isn't it also well known that these issues are mostly the result of technological developments, such as global warming?

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Why does technology appear to be so addictive to people? Are corporations concerned about this in terms of the ethics of technology? For instance, a lot of people are dependent on their smartphones and social media accounts. Isn't it also well known that these issues are mostly the result of technological developments, such as global warming?

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Nowadays, society is intoxicated with technology specially if not used properly. Advanced technology has basically altered our lives: from the way people work to how we communicate to our colleagues.

People must welcome innovation and the benefits it brings us but also remain committed to sustainable development, taking into account issues of inequality, human dignity and inclusiveness.

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