A Technopoly prioritizes efficiency and convenience over other values from "summary" of Technopoly by Neil Postman
In Technopoly, the relentless pursuit of efficiency and convenience has become a central tenet of our society. The rise of technology has led to a culture that values speed and convenience above all else, often at the expense of other important values. In this Technopoly, the primary goal is to make things faster and easier, regardless of the consequences. This prioritization of efficiency and convenience has led to a number of troubling consequences. For example, in our quest for convenience, we have sacrificed depth and complexity in favor of simplicity and spe...
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