I think Reed's discussion about how it's not up to the technology that can change the way we live, but rather how we as humans respond to it. In a sense he's right, we have solar roadway panels now, high technology stuff that encourages safer roads and driving, something we all value. However, we're not putting it to use because it has flaws such as it's expensiveness. We have the technology to change, but right now humanity value saving money at the moment. There are a lot of technology that falls short due to human's values. We ask if something it too much or not relevant and serves as just a trinket, rather than changing the lives of people. However this mentality, I believe is what leads to underdevelopment in the digital culture. To embrace new technology can change the lives of people day by day. However, we are all afraid of change, and that makes sense. You can't force people to acknowledge or accept certain things because we all lead different lives.
He also mentions corporations and how our technology can affect them. He's right, and 3D printing is one of the examples he uses. Another I can think of from the top of my head is the printer that prints make up. Any kind because the creator found out that makeup is made of essentially the same material. You can grab whatever color you like and print out eyeshadow, lipstick, blush, etc. This technology is amazing, however it screams loss of profit for makeup companies.