“When you invent the ship, you also invent the shipwreck; when you invent the plane you also invent the plane crash; and when you invent electricity, you invent electrocution...Every technology carries its own negativity, which is invented at the same time as technical progress.”
Quote by Paul Virilio
Work
Politics of the Very Worst
This book delves into the analysis of political systems and movements that represent the most challenging and controversial aspects of governance and political thought. more
Author
Paul Virilio
Paul Virilio, born on January 4, 1932, is a French philosopher, cultural theorist, and urbanist. His research focuses on themes such as speed, technology, war, and urban environments, offering profound insights into the rapid changes and urbanization processes of modern society. more
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