Technopoly
Technopoly
Neil Postman
Tristan Harris
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Technopoly

Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology

Neil Postman
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Neil Postman
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In "Technopoly," Neil Postman embarks on a critical expedition into the heart of our contemporary civilization, a society increasingly dominated by the unyielding forces of technology. With the precision of a scholar and the wit of a seasoned storyteller, Postman unveils the transformation of human society into a Technopoly—a realm where technology transcends its role as a mere tool and becomes the sculptor of our realities, dictating the rhythm and content of politics, art, education, and even the very notions of intelligence and truth. This sharp analysis not only maps the landscape of a world bewitched by technological advancement but also serves as a clarion call to recognize and challenge the silent covenants we've made with our machines. Through Postman's eyes, we witness the subtle yet profound metamorphosis of culture and values under the tyranny of technology. "Technopoly" is not just a critique but a journey through the shifting paradigms that have led humanity to a critical crossroads. It challenges readers to question the unexamined assumptions that underpin our daily interactions with technology. With each page, Postman invites us into a dialogue on the consequences of our technological choices, urging us to reclaim the narrative of our lives from the jaws of machines. This book is a testament to the enduring human spirit's struggle against the encroaching shadows of a world that risks losing its heart to the cold hands of efficiency and mechanization.

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Released
1992
1 Jan
Length
222
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I highly recommend. - Tristan Harris
Technological change is neither additive nor subtractive. It is ecological. I mean “ecological” in the same sense as the word is used by environmental scientists. One significant change generates total change. If you remove the caterpillars from a given habitat, you are not left with the same environment minus caterpillars: you have a new environment, and you have reconstituted the conditions of survival; the same is true if you add caterpillars to an environment that has had none. This is how the ecology of media works as well. A new technology does not add or subtract something. It changes everything.
— Neil Postman, Technopoly

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