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This collection of essays from international scholars from various disciplines addresses the theme of technological pessimism; the conviction that technology has given us the means not only to achieve unlimited progress, but to destroy ourselves and our most cherished values... Read Full Overview

HOWARD P. SEGAL, FOR THE EDITORS In November 1979 the Humanities Department of the University of Michi- gan's College of Engineering sponsored a symposium on ''Technology and Pessimism. " The symposium included scholars from a variety of fields and carefully balanced critics... Read Full Overview

HOWARD P. SEGAL, FOR THE EDITORS In November 1979 the Humanities Department of the University of Michi- gan's College of Engineering sponsored a symposium on ''Technology and Pessimism. " The symposium included scholars from a variety of fields and carefully balanced critics... Read Full Overview