I can see where you're coming from. There's definitely a difference there.

I've heard something similar, before. "The moment man devoured the fruit of knowledge, he sealed his fate..."

I'd like to think it does more good, though. Even if it can tread a path towards self destruction, it's something that is still wonderful. I think most things are like that, really. Something that can cause good or bad. I've personally seen it do more good than harm. I can still see how it could be a double edged sword, at least.