Technology and Control – Neil Postman

„I don't think any of us can do much about the rapid growth of new technology. A new technology helps to fuel the economy, and any discussion of slowing its growth has to take account of economic consequences. However, it is possible for us to learn how to control our own uses of technology.“

Neil PostmanNeil Postman discusses the unstoppable growth of new technologies and the necessity to control our own usage.
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Neil Postman was an American media theorist, author, and educator known for his critiques of mass media, especially television, and its effects on society.

Neil Postman emphasizes the inevitability of technological progress and the importance of individual control.


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Neil Postman quote about learning to control our uses of technology

Neil Postman (1931–2003) was an American media theorist, cultural critic, and author. He taught communication at New York University and is best known for his books on media criticism such as "Amusing Ourselves to Death," in which he analyzes the impact of television on public communication and education.

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