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Tom Chatfield on philosophy, analytical thinking and how humans have co-evolved with technology

Tom Chatfield on philosophy, analytical thinking and how humans have co-evolved with technology

Update: 2024-11-03
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For Tom Chatfield, a British technology philosopher and author, there is nothing inevitable about technological progress. In his latest book, ‘Wise Animals: How Technology Has Made Us What We Are’ he explores how humans have co-evolved with technology throughout history. In our discussion, Tom deconstructed the common narrative of technological inevitability, using examples like the Incas' use of wheels only as toys and the complex history of Gutenberg's printing press to illustrate how technological adoption is deeply intertwined with cultural values and societal choices rather than following a predetermined path.
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Tom Chatfield on philosophy, analytical thinking and how humans have co-evolved with technology

Tom Chatfield on philosophy, analytical thinking and how humans have co-evolved with technology

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