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202416 minPGdoc-short

technology-policy social-justice

Can Useless Technology Save the World?

202416 minPGdoc-short

Techno-solutionism is critiqued by artists and thinkers in the Tracks series, highlighting the dangers of viewing technology as a universal fix for societal issues.

technology-policy social-justice

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Can Useless Technology Save the World?

2024• 16 minPG

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Techno-solutionism is critiqued by artists and thinkers in the Tracks series, highlighting the dangers of viewing technology as a universal fix for societal issues.

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Techno-solutionism, the belief that technology can solve all societal problems, is critically examined in "Can Useless Technology Save the World?" Artists and thinkers featured in the film challenge the narratives promoted by Silicon Valley, arguing that an overreliance on technological fixes can have negative consequences. The documentary explores the implications of viewing technology as a universal solution and emphasizes the importance of a critical assessment of its role in modern society. It is part of the Tracks series on ARTE.tv,

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