Shrinking the Technosphere: Getting a Grip on Technologies that Limit our Autonomy, Self-sufficiency and Freedom
Language: English
Published by New Society Publishers, 2016
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Orlov, Dmitry : Shrinking the Technosphere: Getting a Grip on Technologies that Limit our Autonomy, Self-sufficiency and Freedom. Gabriola Island (BC) : New Society Publishers, 2016. First printing. Size is octavo (8vo), 9"/23cm h. Bound in publisher's glossy color pictorial wrappers. [x], 254. Index. Condition notes: almost like new, with a few scattered pencil notes observed. No spine crease. Inscribed by Orlov to former owner on title page. We personally inspect every book we offer.
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- Title
- Shrinking the Technosphere: Getting a Grip on Technologies that Limit our Autonomy, Self-sufficiency and Freedom
- Author
- Orlov, Dmitry
- Publisher
- New Society Publishers
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- Very Good
- Signed
- Signed by Author
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0865718385
- ISBN 13
- 9780865718388
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Item weight
- 17 ounces
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- 6x1x9
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This book debunks the prevailing view that whatever the problem, it's newer, bigger and better technology that's the solution.
Over the past two centuries we have witnessed a wholesale replacement of most of the previous methods of conducting both business and daily life with new, technologically advanced, more efficient methods.
What exactly is progressive or efficient about this new arrangement is hardly ever examined in depth: if the new ways of doing things are so much better, then we must all be leading relaxed, stress-free, enjoyable lives with plenty of free time to devote to art and leisure activities. But a more careful look at these changes shows us that many of these advances are not weighing favourably in a harm/benefit comparison. The harm to the environment, society, and even to our own personalities, on an individual level, is plain to see, but is brushed off with hollow claims about efficiency and progress.
Shrinking the Technosphere guides readers through the process of bringing technology down to a manageable number of carefully chosen, essential, well-understood and controllable elements. It is about regaining the freedom to use technology for our own benefit, and is critical reading for all who seek to get back to a point where technologies assist us rather than control us.
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