Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
120
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1995
Publisher
Breakout Productions Inc
ISBN-10
1559501340
ISBN-13
9781559501347
Description
Community Technology delves into the intricate relationship between technology and communities, examining how innovations can enhance social interactions and empower collective action. The author, Karl Hess, weaves together insights from various disciplines, proposing that technology should not merely serve as a tool for individual gain, but rather as a catalyst for fostering communal bonds and engagement.
Through compelling narratives and real-life examples, Hess encourages readers to rethink their approach to technology. He emphasizes the importance of grassroots initiatives that prioritize community needs over corporate interests, inspiring a movement towards more inclusive and cooperative technological practices. This thought-provoking work challenges the traditional notions of technology's role, inviting a reimagining of how tools can enrich lives in a connected society.
Through compelling narratives and real-life examples, Hess encourages readers to rethink their approach to technology. He emphasizes the importance of grassroots initiatives that prioritize community needs over corporate interests, inspiring a movement towards more inclusive and cooperative technological practices. This thought-provoking work challenges the traditional notions of technology's role, inviting a reimagining of how tools can enrich lives in a connected society.