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In the 18th century, the Industrial Revolution was one of several revolutions that overturned society. Mechanical creatures intruded into farms and homes, but still this invasion had no name. Finally, in 1802, Johann Beckmann, an economics professor at Gottingen University gave this ascending force its name [technology] . . . He hoped his outline [a textbook titled Guide to Technology] would become the first course in the subject. It did that and more. It also gave a name to what we do. Once named, we could now see it. Having seen it, we wondered how anyone could not have seen it.
Source: Kevin Kelly, What Technology Wants
Posted: 2025 Oct 18Or check out this TEDxSF by Kelly.
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Category Archives: Appreciating Deeply
National Treasure #134: Graham Greene
Goofy gangster character actor. Continue reading
Magnolia and Rhododendron, Vancouver
Another look at two flowers. Continue reading
National Treasure #133: Charles Thomas Connors
A fallen leaf and Member of the Order of Canada. Continue reading
Seaway Skyway, Johnston ON
The best laid plans. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Photos of Built Stuff
Tagged Bridges
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National Treasure #132: Mount Robson
The non-eponymous mountain at a non-specific distance. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, Through Canada
Tagged History, Mountains
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National Treasure #131: Liberation of Holland
Liberation Day in the Netherlands Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Through Canada
Tagged History, Military
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American Coot, Chandler AZ
An unexpected model. Continue reading
Wind Spinner, Gilbert AZ
Playing with slow shutter speeds. Continue reading
National Treasure #129: Alice Munro
Master of the contemporary short story. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Through Canada
Tagged Storytellers
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