Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology
Jun 2011 · Sold by Vintage
3.3star
7 reviews
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A witty, often terrifying that chronicles our transformation into a society that is shaped by technology—from the acclaimed author of Amusing Ourselves to Death.
"A provocative book ... A tool for fighting back against the tools that run our lives." —Dallas Morning News
The story of our society's transformation into a Technopoly: a society that no longer merely uses technology as a support system but instead is shaped by it—with radical consequences for the meanings of politics, art, education, intelligence, and truth.
"A provocative book ... A tool for fighting back against the tools that run our lives." —Dallas Morning News
The story of our society's transformation into a Technopoly: a society that no longer merely uses technology as a support system but instead is shaped by it—with radical consequences for the meanings of politics, art, education, intelligence, and truth.
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3.3
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May 27, 2011
I reference this book often. I also enjoyed some of Postman's earlier books like, "The Soft Revolution". This one doesn't pack the same socialist punch, but it brings some very specific historical examples to light that are very thought-provoking. His ideas are extremely timely, as technology continues to change virtually everything around us.
Catalin Dochitoiu
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May 24, 2017
Regrettable musings of a lost soul. Book came recommended by John Cleese, I hope it's another one of his bitter pranks.
About the author
NEIL POSTMAN was University Professor, Paulette Goddard Chair of Media Ecology, and Chair of the Department of Culture and Communication at New York University. Among his twenty books are studies of childhood (The Disappearance of Childhood), public discourse (Amusing Ourselves to Death), education (Teaching as a Subversive Activity and The End of Education), and the impact of technology (Technopoly). His interest in education was long-standing, beginning with his experience as an elementary and secondary school teacher. He died in 2003.
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