TECH - A Guide to the Politics and Philosophy of Technology

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A Brief History

Although tools have been used by humans and other animals for millions of years, the word technology and the ideas associated with it are actually relatively recent, not being widespread until the period of rapid industrialisation in the early 20th century (sometimes called the Second Industrial Revolution). 23


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