It's clear that human social morality has gone through significant changes in the past. But why? What caused these changes? In this episode, I chat to Jeroen Hopster from the University of Utrecht about this topic. We focus, in particular, on a recent paper that Jeroen co-authored with a number of colleagues about four historical episodes of moral change and what we can learn from them. That paper, from which I take the title of this podcast, was called 'Pistols, Pills, Pork and Ploughs' and, as you might imagine, looks at how specific technologies (pistols, pills, pork and ploughs) have played a key role in catalysing moral change.
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Excellent article! The discussion of how technology can influence social change and reshape human values is very thought-provoking. I particularly liked the idea that technological developments can have effects far beyond their original practical purpose, influencing how societies adapt and respond to change. As organizations continue adopting AI, cloud computing, automation, and digital transformation, understanding the broader impact of technology is increasingly important. We see similar principles in enterprise technology and consulting solutions at SRISYS. Thank you for sharing this insightful perspective!
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