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Why things bite back : technology and the revenge of unintended consequences (alkuperäinen julkaisuvuosi 1996; vuoden 1997 painos)

Tekijä: Edward Tenner

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In this perceptive and provocative look at everything from computer software that requires faster processors and more support staff to antibiotics that breed resistant strains of bacteria, Edward Tenner offers a virtual encyclopedia of what he calls "revenge effects"--the unintended consequences of the mechanical, chemical, biological, and medical forms of ingenuity that have been hallmarks of the progressive, improvement-obsessed modern age. Tenner shows why our confidence in technological solutions may be misplaced, and explores ways in which we can better survive in a world where despite technology's advances--and often because of them--"reality is always gaining on us." For anyone hoping to understand the ways in which society and technology interact, Why Things Bite Back is indispensable reading. "A bracing critique of technological determinism in both its utopian and dystopian forms...No one who wants to think clearly about our high-tech future can afford to ignore this book."--Jackson Lears, "Wilson Quarterly"… (lisätietoja)
Jäsen:Dragonfly
Teoksen nimi:Why things bite back : technology and the revenge of unintended consequences
Kirjailijat:Edward Tenner
Info:New York: Vintage Books, 1997, c1996. xiv, 431 p. ; 21 cm. First Vintage Books Edition, pb.
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Avainsanoja:book, nonfic, technology

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Why Things Bite Back: Technology and the Revenge of Unintended Consequences (Vintage) (tekijä: Edward Tenner) (1996)

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not as interesting as the title implies
  ritaer | Jul 23, 2021 |
warning: Don't invite the author of this book to your dinner party. What a downer. I understand the book is about how we mess things up while were trying to do other things but I mean, we do manage to do other things. We haven't come here just to ruin everything. Not that interesting. Wouldn't recommend. ( )
  rickycatto | Sep 9, 2020 |
The examples used to support the author's narrative are generally communicated superficially and almost exclusively cover "well known stuff." Exxon Valdez, kudzu, helmets leading to riskier behavior, carp, zebra mussels, etc. - all subjects well covered in popular culture. Perhaps these were largely new issues in 1997, but the text doesn't age well.

I started skimming about 1/3rd of the way in because I wasn't seeing new information or a clear narrative emerging.

Also, I don't think it's good form to imply that antibiotics allowing sick people/children to live is an example of a negative impact. There's some room to explore the issues related to chronic illness expansion on the work force and health care expenses, but this text doesn't do that well (chapter 3). ( )
  sarcher | Jan 13, 2018 |
Edward Tenner takes an in-depth look at the technology that first set out to make our lives easier, more convenient, and faster: technologies that include chemistry, invention, ingenuity and just plain luck. The advances science and medicine don't come without fault and failure. It's these drawbacks that Tenner describes as "revenges." Seat belts that save adults but kill children, for example. The unexpected thrill to Tener's book is that it isn't dry and didactic. There is actual humor hidden in the irony. ( )
  SeriousGrace | Feb 8, 2010 |
A fascinating read! Although a bit dated in a few places, the issues raised in this book are timeless. The thesis: people solve problems with technology, but any attempt to control pretty much anything leads to unintended consequences, simply because everything in this world is part of a complex system, and no-one can possibly predict the effects that can arise in such complexity. Detailed and well-researched, educated without being scholarly, this book presents an insightful look at what the author calls "revenge effects" in several areas: medicine, pest introduction/control, computers, and sport. By limiting to these four themes, the author leaves room for a more nuanced analysis than a broad book would permit, with just enough detail yet with four themes the opportunity to see commonalities across very different issues. The book invites a healthy skepticism for the impact of technology (shared by this trained scientist) without encouraging a Luddite existence. All sorts of unintended consequences are considered, including not only "bugs" and technological problems, but social and economic issues as well. The book makes a strong case that an intense focus on the most effective or efficient solution can often lead to far more chaos than the original diverse state of a system, whether it be ecological, social, economic, civic, or even recreational.

The book is incredibly well-written. The language flows smoothly, and the author uses examples which will engage readers with a wide variety of backgrounds. The author includes references as well as a recommended reading section for those who would like to further pursue the theme. I would recommend this work even for those who do not typically read nonfiction, as the "story" is something anyone can relate to.
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In this perceptive and provocative look at everything from computer software that requires faster processors and more support staff to antibiotics that breed resistant strains of bacteria, Edward Tenner offers a virtual encyclopedia of what he calls "revenge effects"--the unintended consequences of the mechanical, chemical, biological, and medical forms of ingenuity that have been hallmarks of the progressive, improvement-obsessed modern age. Tenner shows why our confidence in technological solutions may be misplaced, and explores ways in which we can better survive in a world where despite technology's advances--and often because of them--"reality is always gaining on us." For anyone hoping to understand the ways in which society and technology interact, Why Things Bite Back is indispensable reading. "A bracing critique of technological determinism in both its utopian and dystopian forms...No one who wants to think clearly about our high-tech future can afford to ignore this book."--Jackson Lears, "Wilson Quarterly"

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