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Rejecting Technology Risks Western Civilization's Future, Warns Expert

10/17/2025

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Noah Smith argues that turning away from technology today would be a grave mistake for Western civilization.
In October 2025, he notes America's progress in the automobile sector and AI, alongside rising anti-tech sentiment.
He cites the decline of Islamic science and China's reluctance to adopt Western innovations to illustrate the risks of technological regression.
Smith warns that rejecting technology would deprive Western civilization of benefits gained from advancements.

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Noah Smith argues that turning away from technology today would be a grave mistake for Western civilization.
In October 2025, he notes America's progress in the automobile sector and AI, alongside rising anti-tech sentiment.
He cites the decline of Islamic science and China's reluctance to adopt Western innovations to illustrate the risks of technological regression.
Smith warns that rejecting technology would deprive Western civilization of benefits gained from advancements.