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The Myth of Technology vs. the Hierarchy of Needs

with insights from Baudrillard, McLuhan and Jaron Lanier

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Su Terry
Mar 31, 2024
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Years ago some pundit described the myth propelling the current Zeitgeist: Because of technology, we live bigger, better, brighter than before. Despite its benefits (dental work is a lot better than 200 years ago) technology now is used to enslave us rather than free us. Our phones, email, web searches and social media a…

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