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Mentioned in 8 episodes

Technics and Civilization

Book • 1934

Mentioned by

Packy McCormick

Douglas Rushkoff

Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

to illustrate the value of slow, in-depth research and the benefits of immersing oneself in historical sources.

Will AI Usher In the End of Deep Thinking?

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book that influenced his thinking on technological determinism.

Ep. 2: Improving Concentration, Influential Books, and Figuring Out What to Focus On | DEEP QUESTIONS

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.

#157 - The Future of Design Collaboration with Andrew Hogan of Figma

Recommended by

Mark Hurst

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

Duncan Moench on "soylent screens" and producerism from Jul 14, 2025

Mentioned by

Packy McCormick

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

A Tale of Two Vaticans (OpenAI & the American Pope) with Reggie James

Mentioned by

Douglas Rushkoff

as the author of 'Technics and Civilization', a key influence on McLuhan's thinking.

AI as Dumb Waiter 2.0: Douglas Rushkoff on How Smart Technology Isn't Quite as Smart as It Claims

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book on the impact of technology on culture.

Ep. 49: Organizing Massive Projects, Taming IM, and Exploring the Deep Life Canon

Mentioned by

Heather Heying

while discussing her book writing process.

Unfairness and the West: The 270th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Mentioned when referencing Patrick Geddes and his influence on urban planning.

Ramachandra Guha, "Speaking with Nature: The Origins of Indian Environmentalism" (Yale UP, 2024)

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

Robin Phillips and Joshua Pauling, "Are We All Cyborgs Now?: Reclaiming Our Humanity from the Machine" (Basilian Media, 2024)

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