Every new technological development seems to breed this kind of God forsaken spirit, where human beings lust after a name for themselves. Humankind puts its hope in technological activity, not in the Lord. In today's world, this faith in technology is often apparent in electronic communications, not just in architecture. Babel is a good antidote for naive faith in technology. It reminds us that behind every new human creation are mere human beings, fallen and selfish.
Technology never governs itself, and it often serves as a monument to our flirtatious love of power.
Before we give up all hope, however, let's look beyond Babel to the source of all grace in Christ. Just as God confused the languages of Babel's arrogant technocrats, He can retard high-tech evil. God limits our technological abilities, prohibiting us from suffocating in our own sinful adventures in cyberspace. God doesn't stop there. He also infuses a creative spirit in the hearts of humble believers, encouraging them to employ new technologies in the service of the Kingdom of God.