Technology Is Not Neutral: A Short Guide to Technology Ethics delves into the complex ethical issues surrounding technology, offering a cross-disciplinary approach to understanding and managing its impacts. The book draws on Stephanie Hare's diverse background to empower readers in creating, investing in, or regulating technology responsibly.
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.
In 'How to Thrive in the Digital Age', Tom Chatfield examines the impact of constant digital connection on our minds and culture. He offers practical advice on how to thrive in a digital century, addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by our increasingly wired lives.
Tom Chatfield is a tech philosopher whose new book looks at how humans have lived side by side with technology for millennia and offers ideas for how humanity will fare in the imminent AI-powered future. Chatfield's work often focuses on the cross-section of society and tech. He is a creator of textbooks and courses training in critical thinking and his previous non-fiction books include How To Thrive in the Digital Age. Not only that but he's also a novelist, having published a thriller – This is Gomorrah – in 2019. Joining Chatfield in conversation is Stephanie Hare. She is a researcher, broadcaster and author focusing on issues such as technology, politics and history and is the author of Technology Is Not Neutral: A Short Guide to Technology Ethics.
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