The phrase "chasing technoscience" suggests a pursuit or exploration of the intersection between technology and science, indicating a dynamic and possibly complex interaction between the two fields. "Matrix for Materiality" hints at a framework or structure (matrix) that underlies or supports the physical or material aspects of these interactions.
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The book is structured as a dialogue between four "giants" of science and technology studies (STS): Donna Haraway Bruno Latour Andrew Pickering Part One: The Encounters As I swiped to highlight a passage about
The volume is structured around interviews and essays from four major theorists, which are then critiqued by other scholars: Bruno Latour: You can find copies through Books-A-Million
Reading the MOBI version of this text forced me to confront its thesis in real time. The book talks about “embodiment relations” (how a tool becomes an extension of your body). As I swiped to highlight a passage about laboratory equipment, I realized my thumb had become an extension of Amazon’s DRM servers. The materiality was chasing me.