I could also cite Ursula Franklin’s distinction between holistic and prescriptive technologies. And the latter:Today’s real world of technology is characterized by the dominance of prescriptive technologies. Prescriptive technologies are not restricted to materials production. While we should not forget that these prescriptive technologies are often exceedingly effective and efficient, they come with an enormous social mortgage. I still want to think about the matters that this blog has been concerned with — and to think more about John Ruskin!