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Wise Animals
Book • 2024
Tom Chatfield's "Wise Animals" explores the complex interplay between humanity and technology, challenging the common narrative of technology as a purely threatening force.
The book offers a nuanced perspective, suggesting that technology is neither our master nor our victim, but rather an integral part of our being and our future.
Chatfield argues that the relationship between humans and technology is reciprocal, and that our future, as well as the future of technology, rests in our hands.
He encourages a more humanistic approach to technological development, emphasizing collaboration and understanding.
The book promotes a thoughtful consideration of the ethical and societal implications of technological advancements.
The book offers a nuanced perspective, suggesting that technology is neither our master nor our victim, but rather an integral part of our being and our future.
Chatfield argues that the relationship between humans and technology is reciprocal, and that our future, as well as the future of technology, rests in our hands.
He encourages a more humanistic approach to technological development, emphasizing collaboration and understanding.
The book promotes a thoughtful consideration of the ethical and societal implications of technological advancements.
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Mentioned by Stephanie Hare as the author's new book exploring the co-evolution of humanity and technology.

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How Technology Has Made Us What We Are, with Tom Chatfield
Mentioned by Gareth Kay as a book offering a humanist perspective on the relationship between technology and humans.

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