At a major academic forum in Beijing, scholars are challenging the world to rethink how we approach technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. 🧠💡 During Tsinghua University's 6th Media Materiality Forum, experts warned that unchecked tech growth could jeopardize both humanity and the planet.
'We’re at a crossroads,' said Professor Liu Hailong of Renmin University. He slammed the idea of treating tech as 'neutral tools,' arguing Western instrumentalist views clash with East Asian philosophies that prioritize harmony with nature. 🌳⚖️
German academic Jens Schröter echoed this, stressing that innovation must align with cultural diversity and ethical guardrails. Both highlighted AI’s hidden costs: massive energy use and toxic e-waste. 💸🌍
The takeaway? It’s time to blend cutting-edge innovation with ancient wisdom. As Liu put it: 'Infinite computational growth on a finite planet? That’s sci-fi fantasy—we need eco-conscious tech frameworks now.' 🚨🔋
