Which piece of technology could you least easily live without? Why?, Do you remember life before smartphones? What has changed most?, Do you tend to adopt new gadgets early, or do you wait until they’ve been tested?, Do you prefer reading on paper or on a screen? Has that changed over time?, Can e-readers and phones really help marginalised groups access education? What could go wrong?, Will physical textbooks disappear in your lifetime?, Is it ever acceptable to download music or films illegally? Why or why not?, Do you think streaming is a fair deal for artists?, Would you travel in a driverless car? What would worry you most?, Will electric cars solve environmental problems, or only move them elsewhere?, Who should pay for the charging infrastructure: governments, companies or drivers?, Should athletes with advanced prosthetics compete against other athletes? Where do you draw the line between assistance and unfair advantage?, Is it right for athletes to enhance their performance with technology? How is that different from using stimulants?, Would you trust a smart watch or app with your health data?, s technology always a sign of progress? Can you think of a downturn or unintended consequence?, Does technology widen or narrow the gap between rich and poor?, Which gadget that’s popular now will be a flop in ten years?, Is instant communication a good thing, or do we need to learn to savour things more slowly?, What invention do you think will make the biggest difference in the next 20 years, and who might lose out?

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