Wang, Xiaowei
Blockchain Chicken Farm: And Other Stories of Tech in China's Countryside (FSG Originals x Logic)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374538668
- author:
- Wang, Xiaowei
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.5 centimeters (0.30 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Blockchain Chicken Farm And Other Stories of Tech in China's Countryside by Xiaowei Wang A fascinating exploration of the intersection of technology and rural China, Blockchain Chicken Farm reveals the surprising ways in which the country has adapted to globalization and innovated the technology we use today. From the use of AI in pig farming to the emergence of luxury counterfeiters, Wang's stories challenge our assumptions about the relationship between technology and traditional culture. Through humorous "Sinofuturist" recipes, Wang frames meals as they transform under new technology, offering a unique perspective on innovation, connectivity, and collaboration in the digitized rural world. This book dissects the way technology functions in everyday lives, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of its impact on society.
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