Ed Regis
Monsters
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465065943
- author:
- Ed Regis
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 3 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Transport, Aviation
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Hindenburg disaster has left an indelible mark on our collective memory. Yet, while the zeppelin's tragic fate serves as a cautionary tale about technological hubris, we often overlook the lessons that can be learned from its development. In "Monsters", Edward Regis delves into the story of how a technology so fundamentally flawed ever reached such a high-risk level. Regis examines the perils of "pathological technologies" - inventions whose sizeable risks are routinely minimized due to their allure. He explores this phenomenon through the development of zeppelins, as well as newer examples such as geoengineering projects and exotic interstellar propulsion systems. By shedding light on these technological follies, Regis offers a powerful warning for future innovations. This book is a thought-provoking history of technological folly and a cautionary tale for those seeking to develop new technologies with clear eyes.
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