Chris Arnade Reflects on Technology and Human Wisdom from the Transistor

Writer Chris Arnade's new essay, rooted in the history of the transistor and integrated circuits, argues that powerful new technologies often change the world less than expected, and that human practical wisdom (metis) endures alongside technical skill (techne).

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