A History of Political Thought for Technological Times. On Caroline Ashcroft's Catastrophic Technology

Apolline Taillandier

doi:10.1080/01916599.2026.2690871

July 8, 2026History of European Ideas

A History of Political Thought for Technological Times. On Caroline Ashcroft's Catastrophic Technology

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The aim is to examine how current technological developments influence political thought and societal fears.
Literary analysis of Caroline Ashcroft's work
Contextual exploration of technology's impact on society
Critical discussion of historical and contemporary political thought
Identified a growing anxiety surrounding technological advancements and their implications for society.
Discussed the relationship between political thought and the perception of technology as a catalyst for societal change.

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Analysis reveals the intertwining of political thought and technological concerns, indicating a societal crisis.

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In the current apocalyptic mood, the end of times is technological. Or so it seems, amidst omens of mass job displacement, fears of a technological Singularity and uses of artificial intelligence i...

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