As many people have pointed out, the on-line public would like to have more interaction through their devices with politicians. At the very least it should be used as a means to hear from your constituents. Communication is very important.
Where you really lost me was in your desire to have the US be on top of the economic boom. You really should be careful for what you wish for. The economic "boom" is exploding all over countries that would probably be happier without it.
"Get up to speed"? "have an obligation"? How does this include those that haven't been blessed with a silicon chip in their mouth? The obligation belongs to those who create technology which divides the public to think about the implications on society that their technology might have. I don't think it's too much to ask. Thinking critically about your solution, while possibly preventing an extra buck from getting in your pocket unethically, will better promote the "common good" rather than the developer's own self-serving interests (in most cases, simply money).
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As many people have pointed out, the on-line
public would like to have more interaction through
their devices with politicians. At the very
least it should be used as a means to hear from
your constituents. Communication is very important.
Where you really lost me was in your desire to have the US be on top of the economic boom. You really should be careful for what you wish for. The economic "boom" is exploding all over countries that would probably be happier without it.
Food for thought...
"Get up to speed"? "have an obligation"? How does this include those that haven't been blessed with a silicon chip in their mouth? The obligation belongs to those who create technology which divides the public to think about the implications on society that their technology might have. I don't think it's too much to ask. Thinking critically about your solution, while possibly preventing an extra buck from getting in your pocket unethically, will better promote the "common good" rather than the developer's own self-serving interests (in most cases, simply money).