

Pamela O. Long on the Long, Long, Long History of Technology
Oct 7, 2024
Pamela Long, a MacArthur Genius Prize-winning historian, dives into the captivating history of ancient and medieval technologies. She discusses her upcoming book exploring technological advancements from 600 to 1600, emphasizing the rich innovations often overlooked in modern narratives. Long reflects on the interplay of technology and society, particularly through historical maintenance practices and sumptuary laws. Listeners are encouraged to rethink the significance of earlier technologies that shaped modern progress and the complexities of social change throughout the centuries.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Unraveling Technology and History
02:32 • 18min
Rediscovering the Fascinating Early History of Technology
20:15 • 2min
The Evolution of Technology History
22:32 • 18min
Irrigation and Mill Technology Through Time
40:50 • 7min
Reassessing Historical Narratives
48:03 • 6min
Historical Roots of the Industrial Revolution
54:14 • 14min