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When Asia Was the World
Author: Stewart Gordon
Year: 2009
Pages: 237
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Language: ENG



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Cartwright. The book "When Asia Was the World" by Thomas J. Cartwright presents a unique perspective on the history of technology and its impact on society. The author argues that the development of technology has not only shaped the world we live in today but also has the potential to shape the future of humanity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the process of technological evolution and its implications for our survival and the survival of our planet. The book begins by exploring the origins of technology and how it has evolved over time, from the earliest tools made by early humans to the sophisticated machines that dominate modern life. The author highlights how technology has influenced human civilization, from the development of agriculture and cities to the Industrial Revolution and the Information Age. He also examines how technology has been used for both positive and negative purposes, such as improving healthcare and causing environmental damage. One of the central themes of the book is the need for a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge. The author suggests that this paradigm should be based on the idea that technology is not just a tool for achieving specific goals but rather a way of thinking about the world and our place in it. By understanding the process of technological evolution, we can better appreciate the interconnectedness of all things and the potential for technology to shape our future. The book also emphasizes the importance of unity and cooperation in the face of global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and political instability. The author argues that these challenges cannot be solved by one nation or group alone but require the collective efforts of all people.
Картрайт. Книга «When Asia Was the World» Томаса Дж. Картрайта представляет уникальный взгляд на историю технологий и их влияние на общество. Автор утверждает, что развитие технологий не только сформировало мир, в котором мы живем сегодня, но и имеет потенциал для формирования будущего человечества. Он подчеркивает важность понимания процесса технологической эволюции и его последствий для нашего выживания и выживания нашей планеты. Книга начинается с изучения истоков технологий и того, как они развивались с течением времени, от самых ранних инструментов, сделанных ранними людьми, до сложных машин, которые доминируют в современной жизни. Автор подчеркивает, как технологии повлияли на человеческую цивилизацию, от развития сельского хозяйства и городов до промышленной революции и информационного века. Он также изучает, как технологии использовались как в позитивных, так и в негативных целях, таких как улучшение здравоохранения и нанесение ущерба окружающей среде. Одна из центральных тем книги - необходимость личностной парадигмы восприятия технологического процесса развития современного знания. Автор предполагает, что эта парадигма должна основываться на идее, что технология - это не просто инструмент для достижения конкретных целей, а скорее способ мышления о мире и нашем месте в нем. Понимая процесс технологической эволюции, мы можем лучше оценить взаимосвязанность всех вещей и потенциал технологий для формирования нашего будущего. В книге также подчеркивается важность единства и сотрудничества перед лицом глобальных проблем, таких как изменение климата, бедность и политическая нестабильность. Автор утверждает, что эти проблемы не могут быть решены одной нацией или группой в одиночку, но требуют коллективных усилий всех людей.
Cartwright. Il libro «When Asia Was the World» di Thomas J. Cartwright presenta una visione unica della storia della tecnologia e del loro impatto sulla società. L'autore sostiene che lo sviluppo della tecnologia non solo ha creato il mondo in cui viviamo oggi, ma ha anche il potenziale per formare il futuro dell'umanità. Sottolinea l'importanza di comprendere l'evoluzione tecnologica e le sue conseguenze sulla nostra sopravvivenza e sulla sopravvivenza del nostro pianeta. Il libro inizia studiando le origini della tecnologia e come si sono evolute nel corso del tempo, dai primi strumenti realizzati dai primi uomini alle macchine complesse che dominano la vita moderna. L'autore sottolinea come la tecnologia abbia influenzato la civiltà umana, dallo sviluppo dell'agricoltura e delle città alla rivoluzione industriale e all'età dell'informazione. Studia anche come le tecnologie siano state utilizzate sia per scopi positivi che negativi, come il miglioramento della salute e i danni ambientali. Uno dei temi principali del libro è la necessità di un paradigma personale della percezione del processo tecnologico dello sviluppo della conoscenza moderna. L'autore suggerisce che questo paradigma debba basarsi sull'idea che la tecnologia non sia solo uno strumento per raggiungere obiettivi concreti, ma piuttosto un modo per pensare al mondo e al nostro posto nel nemo. Il libro sottolinea anche l'importanza dell'unità e della cooperazione di fronte alle sfide globali, come il cambiamento climatico, la povertà e l'instabilità politica. L'autore sostiene che questi problemi non possono essere risolti da una sola nazione o gruppo, ma richiedono lo sforzo collettivo di tutti.
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