Technology as Cultural Practice

This chapter explores the complex relationship between technology and society, highlighting the insights of physicist Ursula Franklin. It distinguishes between holistic and prescriptive technologies, examining their impacts on work, autonomy, and the division of labor throughout history. The discussion advocates for a reevaluation of technology's role in promoting ecological balance and social justice, urging a shift away from a production-centered mentality towards a more integrated understanding of human and environmental well-being.