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Ouroboros

Ouroboros

Garrett, Garet

Paperback

Technology & EngineeringGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1025238109
ISBN13: 9781025238104
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Garet Garrett's profound work, Ouroboros; or, the mechanical extension of mankind, offers a compelling exploration into the intricate and ever-evolving relationship between humanity and the machines it creates. This seminal text meticulously charts the transformative power of machinery and industrialization, examining their inexorable rise and pervasive influence across all facets of society and economy. Garrett provides incisive analysis on the advent of new technologies and the subsequent reshaping of the workplace, observing how automation fundamentally alters the landscape of labor, production, and human endeavor itself.

At its core, Ouroboros probes the concept of machines not merely as utilitarian tools, but as profound extensions of human capability and aspiration-a continuous cycle of creation and integration, much like the mythical serpent consuming its own tail. The book offers a foundational perspective on how technology deeply intertwines with our daily lives, prompting readers to consider the enduring implications for human-machine relations. Its insightful observations resonate with a timeless quality, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of manufacturing, industrial engineering, and the broader social studies of technology and its impact.

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