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“It was like the Dutch Astronaut I met who had a theory about technology. His take was that technology is actually a new kind of parasite that began to develop consciousness about 100 years ago and which, like all parasites, is gradually taking over its host, strangling the life out of it.”

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Laurie Anderson

Laurie Anderson, born on June 5, 1947, is an American artist known for her multimedia performances, visual art, and music. Her works blend sound, visual, and performance art, exploring themes of personal identity, technology, and culture. more

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