Books by Lewis Mumford
Technics and Civilization
by Lewis Mumford
It was a very important book, because it started this debate about the effect technologies have on societies from a political viewpoint: whether they actually enable certain political forces to take greater control over individuals. It was particularly important given the fact that it was written in the 1930s, with the rise of Nazism in Europe. I think many of the debates we’re having now – about, for example, is the internet changing our brains? – all essentially go back to some of those criticisms by Mumford.
The City in History
by Lewis Mumford
The most influential book ever written on the growth of cities and their impact on human interaction.
Interviews where books by Lewis Mumford were recommended
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Technics and Civilization
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Autonomous Technology – Technics-Out-of-Control as a Theme in Political Thought
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Technology and the Character of Contemporary Life
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Does Technology Drive History? The Dilemma of Technological Determinism
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Philosophy of Technology
by Edited by Jan-Kyrre Berg Olsen and Evan Selinger
The best books on Philosophy of Technology, recommended by Evgeny Morozov
The best books on Philosophy of Technology, recommended by Evgeny Morozov
It’s easy to be impressed by the latest gadgets and comment on how much has changed since we started using them. But how often do we really take a step back and think about technological advances in their broader context? Belarussian tech commentator, Evgeny Morozov, picks the best books on the philosophy of technology.
