A technological phoenix emerges from the ashes

Okay, now this TED-talk offers something to think about

Unless it is how One makes their living, It can be difficult amidst the day-to-day hum drum to really take an holistic long-view; Without this kind of vision we risk becoming egocentric and arrogant about our own position in contrast to other groups of people; being bigoted about the way other's have and do live; and we might be blind to the unfolding possibilities occuring under our noses.

In the 1950s or thereabouts there were some scholars considering the emergence of transhumanism- This talk shows it is all becoming a reality in our life-time. Though events and things rarely occur exactly as expected in detail however, a robust perspective can offer principles and patterns of things to be expected.

There is an issue to consider. That the insidious influence of industrialised thinking on education systems has trained, and NOT educated, consecutive generations preventing them from perceiving and making wise judgments about the future. And as this talk shows, we may be on the verge of new evolutionary stage where humans use their technology to control their own evolution.

To survive the impending era may require a new way of thinking and educating about technology, to see it as a complex and dynamic activity occurring at various scales. I would argue that technacy offers a means to educate young minds to understand technology for this impending future.

Its not about whether its right or wrong [though it is an issue to consider] but its about enabling young minds to have the mental tool-box to navigate this future safely and comfortably, without being naive and/or bigoted.