Conscious purpose

If tech can do or facilitate everything, what remains for the human being to choose? The human being is a conscious being, capable of understanding the significance of existence. Tech may facilitate our activities, but that ability does not establish the wisdom of performing it. What remains for human choice?

Thought

Whether to nourish truth, kindness and wisdom, or let negativity dominate our thinking.

Purpose

Whether to use tech merely to accumulate possessions and power, or to enhance the well- being of all.

Conduct

Whether to act with integrity, compassion, responsibility and respect for others.

Relationship

Whether to treat people as instruments of achievement or recognise their dignity.

Consciousness

Whether to live mechanically, driven by habit and desire, or consciously, understanding the consequences and meaning of our actions.

Happiness & bliss

Whether to seek happiness exclusively through external possessions and achievements, or cultivate the inner awareness from which deeper contentment, peace and bliss may arise.

Tech can facilitate the process. Consciousness must illuminate the purpose. Wisdom must guide the decision. Responsibility must govern the use, and compassion must inform the outcome. We need to devote greater attention to the quality of our consciousness.