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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
National Treasure #116: Jehane Benoit
A frizzy-haired commentator on Canadian cuisine. Continue reading
National Treasure #103: Walker and Campbell
Unsung astronomical treasures. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Thinking Broadly, Through Canada
Tagged Professionals, Science
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National Treasure #97: John Bartlet Brebner
A guy with one great quote. Continue reading
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
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Through Canada
Tagged Military, Professionals
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The Look of That
A close encounter with dermatology. Continue reading
Posted in Day-to-Day Encounters, Laughing Frequently, Thinking Broadly
Tagged Aging, Professionals
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National Treasure #32: Douglas Cardinal
Douglas Cardinal, Canadian architect Continue reading
Wired. Tired.
Just off 16 days straight on a deadline-driven project, my adrenal gland is still in Go, GO, GO!!! mode. If I can’t soon find another thing to sort, file, move, or throw out, I may be reduced to cleaning. Must. Have. Activity. Continue reading