iiradnedStudying 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/
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Freedom comes with obligations to the societies that sustain it.
@iiradned @pluralistic your post reminded me of W Brian Arthur’s excellent book “the nature of technology: what it is and how it evolves”. Essential reading for anyone interested in this question and process.
Jorge CandeiasI feel that this piece by @pluralistic is brimming with painful experience. And it's totally right.
@elonjet @sl007 @donieosullivan Apparently, the guy is merely demonstrating his great businessman skills.
@itisiboller That’s really good. I will see if I can elicit such a response from my students. Thanks for sharing.
@clfh Really interesting article. Thanks for sharing.
@naomiohreally Not often I’m embarrassed to be an 🇮🇪 citizen.
@SeanJones @engineeringdad @brianconnell There is a need for a complete overhaul of U.K. democratic institutions. So much is an anachronism.
Finally, the definition of having your cake and eating it. The hypocrisy is complete. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2022/nov/22/keir-starmer-labour-cbi-immigration-conservatives-dominic-raab-uk-politics-latest?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other. #brexit #leavemeanscantleave
@MibIH news according to Musk inc.