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The relationship between technology and the environment from "summary" of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
The relationship between technology and the environment is a complex one. Technology is often seen as a means of controlling and manipulating the natural world, of bending it to our will. This attitude is rooted in a dualistic way of thinking, where humans are seen as separate from nature, as superior to it. This mindset leads to a lack of respect for the environment, to a disregard for the consequences of our actions. We see nature as something to be conquered, not something to be lived in harmony with. This attitude is at the root of many of the environmental problems we face today. The truth is that we are not separate from nature. We are a part of it, interconnected with all living things. Technology is not separate from the environment either. It is a product of the natural world, a result of human ingenuity and creativity. When we see technology as separate from natu...
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