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Erewhon
or, Over the Range
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Samuel Butler's "Erewhon" is a satirical utopian novel exploring themes of social critique and technological advancement.
Published in 1872, it presents a fictional society with unique customs and laws, offering a commentary on Victorian England.
The novel's exploration of technology and its potential consequences is particularly noteworthy, with its prescient warnings about the dangers of unchecked technological progress.
Butler's work anticipates many concerns about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity, making it a relevant read even today.
The novel's enduring appeal lies in its blend of satire, social commentary, and philosophical depth.
Published in 1872, it presents a fictional society with unique customs and laws, offering a commentary on Victorian England.
The novel's exploration of technology and its potential consequences is particularly noteworthy, with its prescient warnings about the dangers of unchecked technological progress.
Butler's work anticipates many concerns about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity, making it a relevant read even today.
The novel's enduring appeal lies in its blend of satire, social commentary, and philosophical depth.
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Steph Ango when discussing the themes of technology and humanity's role in shaping the earth.
Steph Ango when discussing the themes of technology and humanity's role in shaping the earth.
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8: Steph Ango - Tools for Amplifying Our Light
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David Runciman when discussing the relationship between humans and machines in the context of Metropolis.
David Runciman when discussing the relationship between humans and machines in the context of Metropolis.
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Thinking About Thinking Machines: Metropolis
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Paul Hawken in relation to the naming of his natural food store, Air One, and its inspiration from the book.
Paul Hawken in relation to the naming of his natural food store, Air One, and its inspiration from the book.
We’re Not Separate from Nature, We’re Made of It: An Honest Conversation About Soil, Carbon, and the Future of Humanity with Paul Hawken
Mentioned by James Boyle as a work containing "The Book of the Machines", discussing the rapid development of machines.
510. Redefining Personhood in the Age of AI feat. James Boyle
Mentioned by Ben Brock Johnson as a 19th-century writer who predicted the current AI revolution in his novel "Erewhon".
Butlerian Jihad
