The real world of technology

132 pages

Langue : English

Publié 5 janvier 1992 par Anansi.

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4 étoiles (1 critique)

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very insightful in a short space

4 étoiles

Impressive set of lectures on the societal implications of technology - broadly, from ancient metalworking to sewing machines to electrification to military industrial arms - from a feminist pacifist horizontalist perspective. Franklin highlights ways in which technical choices obscure moving from holistically artisan to hierarchical control, from biological growth and uncertainty to manufacturing's obliviousness to context, and the false claims of liberation or ease from the introduction of new tech which turns to exploitation and makes us dependent on industrial supply and control.

Sujets

  • Technology -- Social aspects.