W.Brian Arthur: The nature of technology: what it is and how it evolves

摘要

Brian Arthur, whose previous work has been a source of inspiration for many of us who are interested or involved in technology studies, addresses some important questions concerned with the nature of technology.The first question, which comprises the first half of "The Nature of Technology", is concerned with defining technology.Can we find a unique way of explaining the vast array of different technologies? What do these technologies have in common? In the second half of the book, Arthur continues to explore the dynamic nature of technologies: how do technologies come into being and how do they evolve?