A River Divides Two Tanzanias
In a southern Tanzanian village, a river reveals a technological divide with cultural implications for the whole country.
The Informed Preference for Permanence (Principles of Technoskepticism, Part Three)
Our technological mindset leads to an “enforced impermanence” as the new is always prioritized over the old. The resultant rootlessness and churn contributes to a sense of disequilibrium while keeping us apart from the steadying forces of tradition and wisdom.
Art Appreciation Under Pressure: The Evolution of Evaluation
With endless feeds and ubiquitous ratings, connecting with a work of art online in an autonomous, meaningful way has become difficult.