The Essay - It's Big and It's Beautiful
Archaeologist Christine Finn looks at the significance of old and redundant technology in the modern age
The Essay - It's Big and It's Beautiful - Episode 2
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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The Essay - It's Big and It's Beautiful - It's Big, It's Beautiful
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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The Essay - It's Big and It's Beautiful - It's Big, It's Beautiful
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 Essay - It's Big and It's Beautiful - The Rise of Retro Tech
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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