Technology, Stories & Building the Cities of Tomorrow
In an illuminating (and philosophical) article, Digital Tonto makes the argument that every era is defined by its technology. The article focuses on the important role that storytelling plays in helping us to make sense of technology and its applications. Paraphrasing Martin Heidegger, the author notes that, “to build for the world you must first understand what it...
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April 21, 2016In an illuminating (and philosophical) article, Digital Tonto makes the argument that every era is defined by its technology. The article focuses on the important role that storytelling plays in helping us to make sense of technology and its applications. Paraphrasing Martin Heidegger, the author notes that, “to build for the world you must first understand what it means to live in it.” With this in mind, and in the early days of the digital era, what does the intersection of humanity and technology mean to cities?