by Neil Postman
Postman traces how Western civilization evolved from tool-using cultures to technocracies and finally to a 'technopoly' where technology dictates the purpose of life and overwhelms traditional sources of meaning. He argues that uncritical faith in technology has led to information glut, the devaluation of human judgement, and the surrender of culture to technical efficiency.
In this collection, Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology references 3 other books.
It draws on The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, The Design of Everyday Things and Influence.
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Draws extensively on Kuhn's theory of scientific revolutions to argue that technological paradigm shifts restructure not just tools but entire epistemologies and cultural value systems
Extends Norman's analysis of technology design beyond usability to a cultural critique, arguing that the designed assumptions embedded in technology reshape social institutions and human values
Builds on Cialdini's insights into how information environments shape decision-making, warning that technology-driven information overload undermines our capacity for reasoned judgement
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