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  • Written by: Kevin Kelly
  • Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
  • Length: 15 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)

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What Technology Wants

Written by: Kevin Kelly
Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
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This provocative book introduces a brand-new view of technology. It suggests that technology as a whole is not a jumble of wires and metal but a living, evolving organism that has its own unconscious needs and tendencies. Kevin Kelly looks out through the eyes of this global technological system to discover "what it wants." He uses vivid examples from the past to trace technology's long course and then follows a dozen trajectories of technology into the near future to project where technology is headed.

This new theory of technology offers three practical lessons: By listening to what technology wants, we can better prepare ourselves and our children for the inevitable technologies to come; by adopting the principles of proaction and engagement, we can steer technologies into their best roles; and by aligning ourselves with the long-term imperatives of this near-living system, we can capture its full gifts.

Written in intelligent and accessible language, this is a fascinating, innovative, and optimistic look at how humanity and technology join to produce increasing opportunities in the world and how technology can give our lives greater meaning.

©2010 Kevin Kelly (P)2010 Tantor

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Well written, I just wish the author narrated it

Kevin Kelly has amazing insights into the world of technology. 4.6/5
Still useful over a decade later!

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Powerfully interesting, comforting, and inspirational

One of the best books I’ve read/listened to. I recommend for anyone fearful, enthusiastic, or curious about technology. A complete history, artfully building up to an incredible finale. Oftentimes passages warrant a re-listen for complete understanding - but it’s always worth it. Will absolutely listen to it again.

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