Technopoly
A 1992 book by Neil Postman arguing that modern culture has surrendered its autonomy to technology, examining how technologies restructure entire social and cultural frameworks.
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Cal draws more heavily from Technopoly, calling it the better summary of Postman's full philosophy on technology.
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Cal draws more heavily from Technopoly, calling it the better summary of Postman's full philosophy on technology.
"I argue in this article that Technopoly is probably the best full summary of Neil Postman's philosophy regarding technology. It did have a big impact on my own thinking about technology and technocriticism. I draw probably more heavily f..."
Compared favorably to Amusing Ourselves to Death — Newport draws more heavily from Technopoly
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"I argue in this article that Technopoly is probably the best full summary of Neil Postman's philosophy regarding technology. It did have a big impact on my own thinking about technology and technocriticism. I draw probably more heavily from Techno..."
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