Magnifica Humanitas: A Call to Responsible Tech

• Pope Francis’ encyclical emphasizes tech’s impact on humanity
• Builders have a responsibility to consider the consequences of their creations
• The focus should be on building for the common good

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Introduction to Magnifica Humanitas

Technology is never neutral, because it takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate, and use it.

Key Takeaways

As one expert notes,

“Technology is never neutral, because it takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate and use it.”

This sentiment is echoed throughout the encyclical.

Another key point is that

“Technological power thus takes on an unprecedented, predominantly ‘private’ aspect, which makes it even more challenging to discern, govern and direct such power toward the common good.”

The encyclical calls on builders to consider the impact of their creations on humanity and to strive for the common good.

Focus Keyword: Tech Ethics