Technology-Driven Moral Panics – Interactive Timeline

This article explores historical technology-driven moral panics, from writing and printing to generative AI, showing how fears often stem from threats to identity, jobs, and values. These panics, while seemingly irrational, reveal deeper human concerns and provide insights into navigating new technologies. The piece emphasizes humility and care in dealing with technological change, rather than optimism or dread. It highlights the importance of understanding past responses to better handle current and future tech transitions. The interactive timeline offers a historical perspective on resistance to new technologies.