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I recommend Connections or The Day the Universe Changed (out of print, I think?), both by James Burke. These aren't comprehensive histories of science, but they
by forgotpwagain 10y ago
I recommend Connections or The Day the Universe Changed (out of print, I think?), both by James Burke. These aren't comprehensive histories of science, but they show how science, technology, and society are intimately connected. They are incredibly well written with lots of carefully selected images. In addition, there accompanying videos were also made (with very high production value) which are also a great deal of fun to watch.
- selimthegrim 10y agoFor some reason the videos got all taken down from YouTube.
- forgotpwagain 10y agoOh no =( Looks like they're still available as DVDs though, so at least it's not _gone_. Still sad though =(
- pdkl95 10y agoIn addition to Connections and tDtUC, I also recommend this[1] interview, in which Burke discusses current problems related to privacy and technology, the balkanization of traditional social structures, speculation about using technology to replace important decision-making with a continuous Delphi-technique-style referendum, and social responsibility in a post-scarcity future. https://youarenotsosmart.com/transcripts/transcript-interview-with-james-burke-from-episode-020/ https://youarenotsosmart.com/transcripts/transcript-intervie...