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The Essay - It's Big and It's Beautiful

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Archaeologist Christine Finn looks at the significance of old and redundant technology in the modern age

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Christine Finn argues that being 'luddite' is no bad thing, and that the original Shropshire luddites were prescient about the consequences of the mechanical age.

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Christine Finn reviews 'retro tech' as a form of aesthetic, asking whether the many designers and consumers who use old forms of technology are simply being ironic.

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Christine Finn looks at Cuba, on the cusp of technological change, but where the old still holds sway. And she asks whether the push for the 'mini' promotes better communication.

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The Rise of Retro Tech: Christine Finn focuses on California's Silicon Valley, examining the relevance of collectors of old technology and their mission to educate and inspire.

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