Seeing as we are talking about technology in the 2001 thread, I thought I'd start a thread about Technology gone wrong.

My submission would be the Aeroplane. It was invented so that mankind could achieve the freedom of the birds. BUT, what happens when you fly, you are stuck for hours into a tiny seat cramped between people on either side and your knees are pressed hard against the seat in front.
You have never been so UN-FREE in your whole life. Not what the Wright Brothers intended I'm sure.

So what's your submission?

Bert.