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Speed Limits

Where Time Went and Why We Have So Little Left

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Speed Limits

Auteur(s): Mark C. Taylor
Narrateur(s): Mel Foster
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Drawing together developments in religion, philosophy, art, technology, fashion, and finance, Mark C. Taylor presents an original and rich account of a great paradox of our times: how the very forces and technologies that were supposed to free us by saving time and labor now trap us in a race we can never win. The faster we go, the less time we have, and the more we try to catch up, the farther behind we fall.

Connecting our speed-obsession with today's global capitalism, Taylor composes a grand narrative showing how commitments to economic growth and extreme competition, combined with accelerating technological innovation, have brought us close to disaster. Psychologically, environmentally, economically, and culturally, speed is taking a profound toll on our lives.

©2014 Mark C. Taylor (P)2015 Tantor Culture populaire Histoire et culture Philosophie Sciences sociales Sociologie Spiritualité Économie Études religieuses Technologie Capitalisme Socialisme Fiscalité Innovation Entreprise Disparités économiques Moyen Âge Inégalités économiques

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"Taylor's observant thought process inspires and promotes the kind of dramatic cultural change necessary to unplug and reflect." ( Kirkus)
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A series of interconnected broad, historical sweeps comprises the backbone of this ambitious study of technology, economics, and media and the way they have shaped our relation to time and speed. The only drawback: Often I wish Taylor would stay on a topic longer to make more in-depth analysis.Taylor could have said more about post-humanism and education. Great explanations of money, industrialization, and consumption.

Completely worthwhile study of acceleration

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