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Ralph Merkle

If we attempt to block the development of new technology, we effectively have ensured that the most responsible parties will not develop them.

Ralph Merkle

Technology

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Stopping new technology from being created means that only those who don’t care about safety or ethics will continue working on it. This happens because responsible people are less likely to develop technology if they face restrictions or opposition.

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