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What technology wants

Book • 2010
In this book, Kevin Kelly presents a sweeping vision of technology as a living force that is an extension of biological evolution.

He introduces the concept of the 'technium,' a global, massively interconnected system of technology that evolves based on its own inherent desires and instincts.

Kelly argues that technology is not just a tool but a self-evolving entity that gives our lives greater meaning.

He outlines a dozen trajectories for technology in the coming decades and emphasizes the importance of aligning ourselves with technology's agenda to capture its colossal potential.

The book is both visionary and optimistic, exploring how technology can expand our individual potential and drive progress in society.

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