Utopia - Dystopia

Utopia:
Technology has the potential to alleviate suffering worldwide. One such technology is a machine that can make water out of air. It was created to "ensure sustainable water supplies for U.S. combat troops deployed in arid regions like Iraq." This machine would reduce the cost of transporting water to troops from $30 a gallon to 30 cents a gallon. The potential uses for this technology are limitless! It could be used for relief following natural disasters, not to mention that it could easily provide clean drinking water to those who do not have access to it, like in parts of Africa.
http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2006/10/71898


Dystopia:
How far will people go when designing online communities? One can understand the pros of networking sites like MySpace and Facebook, but what are the benefits of a online suicide blog? The creator of an online community sharing tips on how to commit suicide was arrested "for allegedly killing a woman who paid him to do so". It cannot be good for society that sites such as these are readily accessible to anyone, including children, who have access to the internet.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2007-10-11-2236019483_x.htm