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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 #74: Alouette et al
Things I lived through where Canadians were involved or full-on responsible. Continue reading
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Rolling Hills, South Dakota
Evolutionarily predestined appreciation? Continue reading
National Treasure #73: Canadarm
The SRMS, the SSRMS, and the Dextre. Yikes. Continue reading
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National Treasure #72: Chris Hadfield
John Glenn died last week, prompting me to reflect on Canada’s contributions to space exploration. John was the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth, so today is for Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space. He’s … Continue reading
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White-crowned Sparrow, Gilbert AZ
Another common bird. Continue reading
National Treasure #70: Peggy’s Cove
From one coast to the other. Continue reading
Common Chaffinch, Queenstown, NZ
A chaffinch: common, but new to me. Continue reading
National Treasure #69: Emily Carr
Iconic West Coast painter. Continue reading
National Treasure #68: Paint Rollers
The humble but indispensable paint roller: a Canadian invention. Continue reading