Chapter 14. Donât Forget the Humans
Humor, History, and Humanityâthese are all intensely human ways of thinking about technology. Is it odd that so many people are looking for their devices and gadgets to be more human? Why? What does it mean to make technology more human? And can we even do it?
To the scientists!
On a call between America and Australia, Brian talks with world-renowned cultural anthropologist Dr. Genevieve Bell about the relationship between technology and people. In her trademark scholarly and surprisingly irreverent style she explains how throughout history humans have always searched for ways for our tools and technologies around us to adapt to our needs. Not only that but we use humor and history as a way to allow these ...
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