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technological-critique
The chapter references critiques of technology's impact on society and the environment, emphasizing concerns about unchecked technological growth.
1 chapter across 1 book
So human an animal (1968)René J. Dubos
Chapter 1. The Unbelievable Future
Chapter 1, "The Unbelievable Future," in René J. Dubos's "So Human an Animal" surveys a range of perspectives on the ecological, technological, and societal challenges facing humanity. Drawing on diverse sources from scientific critiques of technology to philosophical and literary reflections, the chapter situates contemporary anxieties about the future within a broader historical and intellectual context. It highlights the tension between technological progress and ecological sustainability, as well as the ethical considerations necessary for envisioning a viable future.