Discourse on
Information, Technology
and the
Global Noosphere

E. M. Recio
SOC 495-302: Globalisation
Applied Sociological Research
Drexel University, Philadelphia PA 19104

7th March 2001

Abstract:

I will attempt to critically examine technology, and the use of information in this ever expanding noosphere. I will outline several of the myths of the increasing technological society, along with some of its disastrous consequences. I will also weigh the consequences of the loss of meaning through too much information in society (in a Baudrillardian sense.) Lastly, I will attempt to argue for the responsible use of technology.