Technological development-distrust of overarching theories

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Hans Jonas says that given the advanced state of technological development and our distrust of overarching theories, in order to make a judgment of what is best for the future of our society, we need wisdom most when we have it least. What does he mean by "wisdom"? How should we go about making decisions about future technologies? What sort of criteria should we use to decide whether or not a give course of action is wise? Please answer in 160 words or less.

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