A theory of evolution for technology
Evolution 2.0: What would a theory of evolution for technology look like, and do technologies descend by some unambiguous process from the collective of earlier technologies? A look at how technology is on the way to forecasting humanity's needs. Not the great liberator: A review of The Cultural Logic of Computation by David Golumbia. The myth of technological progress: We are not living in a time of technical decline exactly, but we are also not living in a time of great progress. Falling out of love with market myths: When it comes to buying into economic theories to suit their interests, technology entrepreneurs are as bad as the bankers we demonise. Forget about innovation and exotic new technology: People still haven’t learned to use the technology we already have. When cheap and simple is just fine: Entire
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