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What Technology Wants
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This Provocative Book Introduces A Brandnew View Of Technology. It Suggests That Technology As A Whole Is Not A Jumble Of Wires And Metal But A Living, Evolving Organism That Has Its Own Unconscious Needs And Tendencies. Kevin Kelly Looks Out Through The Eyes Of This Global Technological System To Discover What It Wants. He Uses Vivid Examples From The Past To Trace Technology'S Long Course And Then Follows A Dozen Trajectories Of Technology Into The Near Future To Project Where Technology Is Headed. This New Theory Of Technology Offers Three Practical Lessons: By Listening To What Technology Wants We Can Better Prepare Ourselves And Our Children For The Inevitable Technologies To Come. By Adopting The Principles Of Proaction And Engagement, We Can Steer Technologies Into Their Best Roles. And By Aligning Ourselves With The Longterm Imperatives Of This Nearliving System, We Can Capture Its Full Gifts. Written In Intelligent And Accessible Language, This Is A Fascinating, Innovative, And Optimistic Look At How Humanity And Technology Join To Produce Increasing Opportunities In The World And How Technology Can Give Our Lives Greater Meaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'What Technology Wants: Library Edition' about? A: This book presents a new perspective on technology, suggesting it is a living organism with its own needs and tendencies. The author, Kevin Kelly, explores technology's evolution and projects its future trajectories.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'What Technology Wants: Library Edition' is Kevin Kelly, a renowned writer and editor known for his insights on technology.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is bound as an audio CD, providing an accessible listening experience.
- Q: When was 'What Technology Wants: Library Edition' published? A: The book was published on October 20, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While the book is written in accessible language, its themes may resonate more with adults and older teenagers interested in technology and its implications.
- Q: What are the key lessons from this book? A: The book outlines three key lessons: listening to what technology wants to prepare for the future, engaging with technology to steer it positively, and aligning with technology's long-term goals to maximize its benefits.
- Q: How long is the audio CD version of the book? A: The exact length of the audio CD is not specified, but it typically contains comprehensive coverage of the book's content.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Engineering, reflecting its focus on the interplay between technology and society.
- Q: Is there any special content in the Library Edition? A: The Library Edition is an unabridged version, meaning it includes the full content of the original book without any cuts.
- Q: What is the condition of the product being sold? A: The product is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition and has not been previously used.