Techno-Fix: Why Technology Won't Save Us Or the EnvironmentA powerful and insightful critique of modern techno-optimism. |
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Techno-Fix: Why Technology Won't Save Us or the Environment Michael Huesemann,Joyce Huesemann Limited preview - 2011 |
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