The Fruits of Knowledge (The Effects of Technology) - Open Discussion https://thinkingwithivanillich.net/community/open-discussion/the-fruits-of-knowledge-the-effects-of-technology/ Thinking With Illich Discussion Board en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:12:54 +0000 wpForo 60 The Fruits of Knowledge (The Effects of Technology) https://thinkingwithivanillich.net/community/open-discussion/the-fruits-of-knowledge-the-effects-of-technology/#post-3390 Fri, 09 May 2025 20:04:00 +0000 In this piece, I explore the creation of human dependency on technology. These tools help, but subvert human agency. The worst situation imaginable, human primary experience replaced by technological media (literacy, television and the smartphone) is inching toward us. This creates a spectator society.

Please enjoy, and I look forward to your comments.

Best,

Luke

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