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The correlation extends beyond physical accidents. The rise of the information age introduced rapid communication and global interconnection, but it also created fertile ground for misinformation and cyber warfare. The systems intended for progress can spiral into instability, as illustrated by the 2008 financial crisis being exacerbated by high-speed algorithmic trading.
Facing Technological Speed
The critical question thus arises: are we doomed to repeat the cycle of creating faster technology only to face increasingly catastrophic outcomes? Virilio believed that while risks accompany acceleration, understanding these dangers can help us mitigate potential disasters.