The Technological System
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The Technological System is a seminal work by French philosopher and sociologist Jacques Ellul that analyzes how modern technology forms an autonomous, all-encompassing system shaping society, politics, and human behavior.
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| The Technological System canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Technological System Context triple: [Jacques Ellul, notableWork, The Technological System]
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A.
Systems at Work
Systems at Work is a permanent exhibition at the National Postal Museum that explores the processes, technology, and people behind the operation of postal systems.
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B.
Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control
"Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control" is a nonfiction book by George Dyson that explores the historical roots and future implications of analog and digital computing, focusing on technologies that evolve beyond direct human programmability.
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C.
Technium
Technium is an exhibition floor at Amsterdam's NEMO Science Museum that showcases interactive science and technology displays for visitors.
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D.
The Sciences of the Artificial
The Sciences of the Artificial is a seminal 1969 book by Herbert A. Simon that explores the nature, design, and study of artificial systems such as organizations, computers, and complex artifacts.
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E.
Science and Technology for Man at Home
Science and Technology for Man at Home was the guiding theme of Expo '85, emphasizing how scientific and technological advances could improve everyday domestic life.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Technological System Target entity description: The Technological System is a seminal work by French philosopher and sociologist Jacques Ellul that analyzes how modern technology forms an autonomous, all-encompassing system shaping society, politics, and human behavior.
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A.
Systems at Work
Systems at Work is a permanent exhibition at the National Postal Museum that explores the processes, technology, and people behind the operation of postal systems.
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B.
Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control
"Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control" is a nonfiction book by George Dyson that explores the historical roots and future implications of analog and digital computing, focusing on technologies that evolve beyond direct human programmability.
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C.
Technium
Technium is an exhibition floor at Amsterdam's NEMO Science Museum that showcases interactive science and technology displays for visitors.
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D.
The Sciences of the Artificial
The Sciences of the Artificial is a seminal 1969 book by Herbert A. Simon that explores the nature, design, and study of artificial systems such as organizations, computers, and complex artifacts.
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E.
Science and Technology for Man at Home
Science and Technology for Man at Home was the guiding theme of Expo '85, emphasizing how scientific and technological advances could improve everyday domestic life.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ philosophical work ⓘ |
| analyzes |
constraints technology imposes on society
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interdependence of technical elements ⓘ self-augmentation of technology ⓘ |
| argues |
technological choices are structurally constrained
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technological development tends toward totalization ⓘ |
| author | Jacques Ellul ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| critiques |
belief in neutral technology
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unquestioned technological progress ⓘ |
| describes |
impact of technology on human behavior
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impact of technology on politics ⓘ impact of technology on social structures ⓘ technology as all-encompassing ⓘ technology as an autonomous system ⓘ |
| field |
philosophy
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sociology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
loss of human control over technology
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relationship between technique and freedom ⓘ systemic nature of modern technology ⓘ |
| follows | The Technological Society ⓘ |
| genre |
social critique
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theoretical essay ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced |
critical theory of technology
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debates on technological determinism ⓘ philosophy of technology discourse ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical view of technological progress
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pessimistic view of technological autonomy ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Christian theology
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classical sociology ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
autonomy of technology
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modern society ⓘ philosophy of technology ⓘ sociology of technology ⓘ technological determinism ⓘ technology ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | French ⓘ |
| partOf |
Jacques Ellul's works on technique
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linked to:
The Technological Society
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| philosophicalTradition |
Christian existentialism
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social critique of modernity ⓘ |
| relatedWork | The Technological Society ⓘ |
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Subject: The Technological System Description of subject: The Technological System is a seminal work by French philosopher and sociologist Jacques Ellul that analyzes how modern technology forms an autonomous, all-encompassing system shaping society, politics, and human behavior.
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