“With the emergence of civilization, the rate of change shifted from hundreds of thousands of years to millennia. With the emergence of science as a way of knowing the universe, the rate of change shifted to centuries.”
Quote by William Irwin Thompson
Work
Self and Society: Studies in the Evolution of Cutlture, Second Enlarged Edition
This book delves into the evolution of culture, examining the interplay between the self and society. It offers a detailed examination of how cultural changes affect individual behavior and societal structures. more
Author
William Irwin Thompson
William Irwin Thompson, born on July 16, 1938, is an American cultural critic and writer. His work primarily explores the relationship between technology, culture, and philosophy, offering profound insights into postmodernism and the future of the digital age. more
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