The Switch: An Off and On History of Digital Humans by Jason Puskar (review).

"The Switch: An Off and On History of Digital Humans" by Jason Puskar delves into the impact of switches on modern life, exploring a wide range of devices and techniques from the mid-nineteenth century onwards. Puskar's theoretical approach raises questions about political subjectivity, individual a...

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Publicado en:Technology & Culture Vol. 66; no. 1; pp. 265 - 268
Autor principal: Secomandi, Fernando
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Johns Hopkins University Press Jan2025
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