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Emerging technologies offer the potential for transformative advancements, including longer and healthier lives, increased efficiency and safety, and enhanced communication and global connectivity. At the same time, technological innovation often outpaces our societies–our legal regulations and policies, social and political frameworks, and cultural norms. New technologies come with new challenges and risks, which require careful attention and scrutiny to prevent new or renewed harms and injustices. In this seminar, we will consider a variety of technological innovations to examine their social, cultural, political, and environmental ramifications. Students will develop their abilities to think critically and ethically about technology through real-world cases and examples, both individually and in groups. Topics will include artificial intelligence and algorithmic culture, digital media, automation, fast fashion, healthcare technology, and more. This seminar requires no previous background or expertise.