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New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Zachary Loeb on the History of the End of the World
Mar 11, 2024
Exploring humanity's fascination with the end of the world, Zachary Loeb discusses the history of Y2K and potential future research directions. They touch on discrepancies in technological expectations, the intrusion of technology into everyday life, real-world AI harms, and modern technological dystopia. Unraveling the Y2K phenomenon and its connection to biblical prophecies adds an intriguing twist to the conversation.
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- Balancing climate policies with public acceptance poses challenges in addressing environmental issues.
- Technological optimism and pessimism reflect varied beliefs in technology's impact on society.
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The Complexity of Introducing Climate Policies
Navigating the balance between implementing significant climate policies that may raise prices and the public's reluctance to accept higher costs is a key challenge. While some critics warn of solutionism and magic bullet technologies, the democratic aversion to price hikes complicates effective action.
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