The weirdest thing about technology is perhaps its effects on pop culture. By taking what is actually happening in technology, throwing in some urban legends, and extrapolations based on the history of technology, pop culture is experiencing an interesting regenesis. Even more interesting is that pop culture and science have formed an interesting symbiosis: Ideas put forth by pop culture are integrated into science, which are then put back into pop culture for someone else to pick up. And this symbiosis shows up in weird places.
Consider the effects of Star Wars on religion. The Force has spawned a renewed interest in Eastern religions, which have their own version of spiritual forces permeating the universe. This has created a renewed interest in religion in general, which, of course, has been expressed in more and more films and books.
Interestingly, this has given rise to a techno-shamanism, where not only the computer doesn't impeded spiritual awareness, but actually assists it, allowing expression and discussion of personal beliefs. Although it would not be fair to say that the computer has been universally embraced, it would be fair to say that it has created its own discussions on whether or not it's a good thing, and what the end result will be. And that exploration will define who we will be as a species.
