Virilio, Paul
The Original Accident
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745636146
- author:
- Virilio, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 140 mm X 217 mm
- Genre:
- Media studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Original Accident by Paul Virilio In this biting meditation, Paul Virilio explores how postindustrial science has merged with hyperterrorism to threaten our civilization and the future of the planet. He argues that our reliance on technological innovation has led to an unprecedented threat of mass catastrophes, which must be confronted through a preventive intelligence that prioritizes understanding over reaction. Virilio calls for the creation of a Museum of the Accident, a space where we can confront and learn from the horrors of terrorism and natural disasters. By examining the ways in which our technologies have created new forms of horror and violence, Virilio urges us to rethink our relationship with progress and its consequences. This book is a call to action, urging us to face up to the consequences of our technological advancements and to seek a more informed and proactive approach to dealing with disaster.
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