Technics and Civilization

Book • 1934

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport as a book that influenced his thinking on technological determinism.

Mentioned by Andrew Hogan as an example of a book exploring the impact of technology on society and the evolution of our relationship with time.

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Packy McCormick , who is just getting into it, as relating technology to its cultural context.

Mentioned by

Heather Heying while discussing her book writing process.

Mentioned by

Cal Newport as a book on the impact of technology on culture.

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Mark Hurst , it explores the history of technology and its impact on society, starting with the clock.

Mentioned by Josh Pauling among other philosophers of technology who influenced his work.

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