Machines, Evolution, and Societal Inversions

This chapter delves into the ideas of a historical figure who linked Darwinian evolution to machine development, highlighting the potential for machines to outpace human evolution. It also critiques Victorian norms through a literary work that illustrates societal changes and fears surrounding the obsolescence of humanity in the face of advancing technology.

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