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Book Synopsis: Bruno Latour has written a unique and wonderful tale of a technological dream gone wrong. The story of the birth and death of Aramis―the guided-transportation system intended for Paris―is told in this thought-provoking and fictional account by several different parties: an engineer and his professor; company executives and elected officials; a sociologist; and finally Aramis itself, who delivers a passionate plea on behalf of technological innovations that risk being abandoned by their makers. As the young engineer and professor follow Aramis’s trail―conducting interviews, analyzing documents, assessing the evidence―perspectives keep shifting: the truth is revealed as multilayered, unascertainable, comprising an array of possibilities worthy of Rashomon. This charming and profound book, part novel and part sociological study, is Latour at his thought-provoking best.
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Discover the captivating tale of technological ambition and its consequences in "Aramis, or The Love of Technology". In this thought-provoking book by Bruno Latour, the birth and demise of Aramis, a guided-transportation system designed for Paris, unfolds through the perspectives of various parties. Engineers, executives, elected officials, and even Aramis itself share their insights, weaving a complex and compelling narrative. This multilayered and unascertainable truth will keep you glued to the pages, much like the classic film "Rashomon". Embrace the charm and depth of this novel-cum-sociological study and delve into Latour's captivating exploration of technological innovation.
Uncover the trials and tribulations of cutting-edge technology with "Aramis, or The Love of Technology". Follow the journey of a young engineer and his professor as they investigate the rise and fall of the ambitious guided-transportation system meant for Paris. Through interviews, document analysis, and careful examination of evidence, they uncover a shifting landscape of perspectives. Bruno Latour expertly crafts a narrative that challenges the very nature of truth and highlights the array of possibilities technology brings. Engaging and profound, this book will leave you pondering the delicate balance between progress and abandonment.
Are you ready to embark on a riveting exploration of technological dreams and their consequences? Look no further than "Aramis, or The Love of Technology". Bruno Latour masterfully blurs the lines between fact and fiction in this unique and captivating account. Join the engineer, professor, executives, and elected officials as they uncover the truth behind the ill-fated guided-transportation system, Aramis. Like a puzzle with endless pieces, the story unfolds, revealing layers of complexity and raising compelling questions. Dive into this exceptional novel-slash-sociological study today and experience Latour at his thought-provoking best.
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