In The Nature of Technology, ground-breaking economist W. Brian Arthur explores the extraordinary way in which the technology that surrounds us and allows us to live our modern lives has actually been developed. Rather than coming from a series of one-off inventions, almost all the technology we use today comes from previous developments: these technologies are not being created, but are instead evolving.
With fascinating examples, from laser printers to powerplants, Arthur reveals how our own problem-solving skills and creative vision can evolve alongside these technologies, and how this understanding can even improve our understanding of the wider world.
| ISBN: | 9780141031637 |
| Publication date: | 5th August 2010 |
| Author: | W Brian Arthur |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 246 pages |
| Genres: |
History of engineering and technology Inventions and inventors Philosophy of science Industrial applications of scientific research and technological innovation Impact of science and technology on society |
In The Nature of Technology, ground-breaking economist W. Brian Arthur explores the extraordinary way in which the technology that surrounds us and allows us to live our modern lives has actually been developed. Rather than coming from a series of one-off inventions, almost all the technology we use today comes from previous developments: these technologies are not being created, but are instead evolving.
With fascinating examples, from laser printers to powerplants, Arthur reveals how our own problem-solving skills and creative vision can evolve alongside these technologies, and how this understanding can even improve our understanding of the wider world.
The Nature of Technology features in the following genres: History of engineering and technology, Inventions and inventors, Philosophy of science, Industrial applications of scientific research and technological innovation, Impact of science and technology on society
The Nature of Technology is available in Paperback
The Nature of Technology was written by W Brian Arthur and published by Penguin Books an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
The Nature of Technology has 246 pages
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