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by coxmi 78 days ago
The point of civilisation, however loose that idea may be, if it’s anything at all, is determined by people.

Technology exists today in a way that feels like it could be defining its own path in a sense, but much like oral tradition, neither are large enough concepts to describe civilisation.

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Technodeterminism is a common feeling in paradigm shifting moments. Don’t forget who is at the helm of the change.
Or for the memetics fans out there, the point of people, if it's anything at all, is determined by civilization..