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Scale Theory: Contemplating Everything-At-Onceness with Joshua DiCaglio

Humans On The Loop

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Exploring Autopoiesis and Scale in Cybernetics

This chapter investigates the historical roots of cybernetics, linking it to colonial ideologies and the concept of scalar synecdoche. It discusses the dual nature of analytical tools and their impact on our understanding of agency within biological and social systems, emphasizing the interconnectedness of life and technology. By reflecting on various theoretical frameworks, the chapter urges a reconsideration of how we perceive control and individuality in the context of larger ecological and technological systems.

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