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Philosophy

The Philosophy of Technology and Technological Determinism

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The philosopher Jacques Ellul argued that technique (technology) has become autonomous, eventually dominating human life. This is a radical form of technological determinism.

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We often say 'technology is just a tool,' but what if that tool is secretly deciding our future? Why does the simple invention of the printing press seem to have triggered a religious revolution?