Our relationship with technological innovation involves a cognitive dissonance, balancing promise and peril.Technological advancements create capability asymmetry, with benefits and risks unfolding over time.Emergent social effects of technology interactions are complex and unpredictable.Network effects of the internet reveal both positive and negative dynamics at scale.Technological systems transform information flow and social coordination.AI development introduces challenges regarding agency, decision-making, and accountability.Technology assessment needs to shift towards adaptive capacity and ongoing learning processes.Democratic involvement in technological decision-making is crucial for societal well-being.Technological wisdom requires collective deliberation beyond market forces.Technological humility is essential for navigating the complexities of innovation and human adaptation.