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Podcast Mentions

What Technology Wants

Kevin Kelly

A refreshing view of technology as a living force in the world.

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Freakonomics Radio

It was mentioned as one of Kevin Kelly's books, which focus on the consequences and impact of technology on our lives, in relation to his role as a technology writer.

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His books include What Technology Wants and New Rules for the New Economy.

— Episode: 193. Someone Else’s Acid Trip

Episode: 193. Someone Else’s Acid Trip

It was mentioned as one of Kevin Kelly's books, which focus on the consequences and impact of technology on our lives, in relation to his role as a technology writer.

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His books include What Technology Wants and New Rules for the New Economy.

StarTalk Radio

It was mentioned as containing the hypothesis that technology has been inevitable since the Big Bang, and its potential to aid in environmental restoration was discussed.

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I'm reading Kevin Kelly's What Technology Wants.

— Episode: Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: Human...

Episode: Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: Human Impact on...

It was mentioned as containing the hypothesis that technology has been inevitable since the Big Bang, and its potential to aid in environmental restoration was discussed.

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I'm reading Kevin Kelly's What Technology Wants.

Episode: Cosmic Queries: Human Impact on Earth with Dr. Fun...

It was mentioned that the book hypothesized that technology was inevitable from the Big Bang and that it could be used to heal the environment, but not alone.

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I'm reading Kevin Kelly's What Technology Wants.

Episode: Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: Human Impact on...

It was mentioned by a listener, who was reading it, and the book discusses the concept that technology's evolution was inevitable from the Big Bang, including the possibility of technology healing the environment.

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I'm reading Kevin Kelly's What Technology Wants.

Episode: Cosmic Queries: Human Impact on Earth with Dr. Fun...

It was mentioned that one hypothesis within the book suggests that technology was inevitable from the Big Bang, and that this could be used to heal the environment.

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I'm reading Kevin Kelly's What Technology Wants.

On Being with Krista Tippett

Krista Tippett found Kelly's 2010 book "What Technology Wants" to be important and thought-provoking, noting that the world had changed significantly since its publication. She highlighted the book's discussion of the word "technology" originating from the ancient Greek word "techne", signifying art, skill, and craft.

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I find your book, What Technology Wants, to be really important and thought provoking.

— Episode: [Unedited] Kevin Kelly with Krista Tippe...

Episode: [Unedited] Kevin Kelly with Krista Tippett

Krista Tippett found Kelly's 2010 book "What Technology Wants" to be important and thought-provoking, noting that the world had changed significantly since its publication. She highlighted the book's discussion of the word "technology" originating from the ancient Greek word "techne", signifying art, skill, and craft.

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I find your book, What Technology Wants, to be really important and thought provoking.

And I think if there's any piece of your work or thinking that we're going to dip into more, I think it's that one.

Also because you wrote it in 2010 and because of the pace of acceleration of our technologies.

Episode: Kevin Kelly — The Universe Is a Question

This book, published in 2010, was discussed as important and thought-provoking, particularly regarding the rapid acceleration of technologies since its publication. The book's exploration of technology's origins and its broader implications for humanity was highlighted.

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And, you know, I find your book, What Technology Wants to be really important and thought provoking.

And because of the pace of acceleration of our technologies, I mean, the world has actually changed a lot in that time.

The Daily Stoic

It's one of several books written by Kevin Kelly; the book was mentioned in the context of the author's other works.

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He's written a bunch of fascinating books, what technology wants out of control new rules for the new economy, the inevitable.

— Episode: Kevin Kelly On The Courage It Takes To L...

Episode: Kevin Kelly On The Courage It Takes To Live Your O...

It's one of several books written by Kevin Kelly; the book was mentioned in the context of the author's other works.

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He's written a bunch of fascinating books, what technology wants out of control new rules for the new economy, the inevitable.

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