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📡 Technology & the Future
Technopoly is a book by Neil Postman exploring how technology has impacted American society. Specifically, Postman shows how the introduction of technology has created a new culture of what he calls “technopoly.” This culture is characterized by a dependence on technology to solve all of our problems and a belief that technology is omnipotent. Postman demonstrates how this reliance on technology has reduced our critical thinking skills, encouraged a disregard for social and moral principles, and has led to a severe lack of imagination in society. Ultimately, Postman warns readers that technology, while offering us a great deal of convenience and efficiency, is not the solution to all of our problems. He encourages readers to question technology and strive to retain their critical thinking skills in order to ensure a healthy, balanced society.
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