From the printing press to the atomic bomb and stem cell research, innovation throughout the centuries has rarely developed without a great deal of social upheaval coming along.
In years past, however, ethical dilemmas around new innovations wouldn’t arise until months or years after the invention was released into the market. Today, thanks to the Internet and pervasive communication tools, people can spot ethical quandaries about new products and innovations immediately—often, before the product even hits the market at all.
