The Power of the Machine

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The book critiques the prevailing view of modern technology, highlighting how it creates unequal resource distribution and exacerbates global polarization. Hornborg argues for a rethinking of technology as a cultural power rather than a mere tool, using economic anthropology to dissect concepts like production and capital. He emphasizes the importance of understanding capital accumulation at the intersection of natural and social sciences. This work is vital for those studying anthropology, ecology, economics, and environmental justice, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary crises.