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In episode 177 of Michael Shermer’s podcast, he speaks with neuroscientist and literature professor Dr. Angus Fletcher about 25 of the most powerful developments in the history of literature, from ancient Mesopotamia to Elena Ferrante.

In episode 177 of Michael Shermer’s podcast, he speaks with neuroscientist and literature professor Dr. Angus Fletcher about 25 of the most powerful developments in the history of literature, from ancient Mesopotamia to Elena Ferrante. PLUS: From now through May 3, 2021 all print and digital back issues of Skeptic magazine are on sale for only 99 cents each! Now is the time to complete your collection!

Where is technology headed? What is the true nature of its increasing presence in our society? And how do the goals of the technological agenda relate to humanity’s goals? In this lecture, Kevin Kelly, one of the founding editors of Wiredmagazine, discusses the system of technology that he calls the “technium,” which unconsciously “wants” to head in certain directions, just as do life and evolution.