Discussion: I, Pencil
"Actually, millions of human beings have had a hand in mycreation, no one of whom even knows more than a very few of theothers."
– Leonard E. Read
Think about this quote, before, during, and after you read theessay, “I, Pencil.”
For this discussion, I would like you to reflect upon this quoteand the essay to answer and participate in a discussion about thefollowing:
How is the creation of a technology actually a communaloperation? How is the nature of technology, now - not just a tool,but a collection of systems upon systems upon systems? Consideringthe network, what must we as humans, living in a sharedenvironment, consider in the creation of technology? Have we lostsight of the wonder of technology? The interconnectedness of itsnature?
This is a global technology discussion, please reply with atleast 300 words. I will rate your reply, thank you!
