Studying the origins of technology helps us avoid the systems and practices that hurt people and avoid repeating the sins of its lineage

William Gibson vs Margaret Thatcher @pluralistic
https://pluralistic.net/2026/03/17/technopolitics/

Pluralistic: William Gibson vs Margaret Thatcher (17 Mar 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

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I would say that several of Doctorow's novels are literally founded on that Gibson quote, "The street finds its own uses for things."