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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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Tag Archives: Professionals
Thank God for Big Pharma
Better living through chemistry. Continue reading
Posted in Feeling Clearly, Laughing Frequently, Sports and Exercise
Tagged Aging, Exercise, Professionals
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National Treasure #173: Johnny May
The first Inuk bush pilot. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Through Canada
Tagged Christmas, Indigenous, Professionals, Trains & Boats & Planes
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National Treasure #165: Elizabeth English
Find out why this American architect is a Canadian National Treasure. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Through Canada
Tagged Community, Professionals, Public Policy, Technology
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National Treasure #161: Dr. Nadine Caron
Meet a Canadian first. Continue reading
National Treasure #140: Thomas Berger
Maker of hard choices, per his biographer. Continue reading
National Treasure #135: Norman Bethune
A national treasure shared with Communist China. Continue reading
National Treasure #119: Ron MacLean
Air Force brat makes good. Continue reading
National Treasure #118: John Crosbie
Born in pre-Confederation Newfoundland and still with us today. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, Through Canada
Tagged Professionals
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National Treasure #117: Ronald Rolheiser
Saskatchewan boy makes good. Continue reading