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Wait until you've heard positive reports about it, then ask a techie colleague to explain it to you.

Read some reviews of it and then test it.

Learn about the potential downsides of it and warn others.

Only when it's related to something else you're interested in.

Give up (after pulling your hair out and screaming).

Experiment with solutions, then research for answers if it still doesn't work.

Any new technology has the potential for good, if it's designed well and people use it thoughtfully.

Most technologies have some good potential uses, and we should experiment to learn more.

I'm cautious about new technologies and we should always consider the possible harms that may come from them.

Most technologies have such serious downsides that I wish they had never been invented.

Evaluate the results of a study of your users.

Rule out technology projects that will be impractical or too expensive to implement.

Observe your users trying out new technologies and document the results.

Design experiments with new gadgets or software that just arrived.

Learning about new technologies by following many sources.

Thinking about possible applications of new technologies.

Learning from others who are techies and who do a good job of explaining things to you.

Following step-by-step instructions for how to use a particular new technology.

Safety manager – work to make sure all systems are functioning correctly for safety of the crew.

Flight engineer – work on detailed engineering problems.

Science officer – conduct science experiments.

Environmental designer – come up with creative designs for the space station interior that will lead to increased happiness for the crew.