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Later on in Cowan's book he discusses an extended debate between top politicians like Jefferson and Hamilton about the desires of God for technology. This debate is portrayed as a rather widespread and fueled affair. I was curious, did many debates such as this get the founding fathers of America talking theologically? We have heard the bible discussed with regard to slavery but this seems suspiciously absent from many of early America's political reasoning. - Adam Shlossman | Later on in Cowan's book he discusses an extended debate between top politicians like Jefferson and Hamilton about the desires of God for technology. This debate is portrayed as a rather widespread and fueled affair. I was curious, did many debates such as this get the founding fathers of America talking theologically? We have heard the bible discussed with regard to slavery but this seems suspiciously absent from many of early America's political reasoning. - Adam Shlossman | ||
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| + | I could not help but notice how Nye's chapter on "Crosstown Transfer" relates to the current crises our local governments have been facing against a nearly identical problem. As Metro lines to Dulles and Tyson's Corner are being scapped halfway into production, it is becoming clear that the previous mentality distinguished by a lack of foresight is still at play. It is notable indeed to further pursue class discussion on this topic. American society gave up on trollies. Will buses and trains come next in this logical progression? Or is America's mindset really shaping everything? - Adam Shlossman | ||
I thought it was interesting to read the memoir by Charles Sorensen and then to have that followed by Charles Madison’s description of his service to the Ford assembly line. The first memoir talked about the assembly line in terms of its great achievement in the field of manufacturing and production and proclaims at the end “Under this system man is not a slave to the machine, he is slave without it.” And after reading about Charles Madison’s experience, I’m sure he would stand to disagree. After moving from job to job in search of better pay and a better working experience, he finally decided to rid himself of the deceptive promises that Ford made to its workers and commit to the Dodge factory. It shows a real contrast between the two perspectives. –Jessica Kilday | I thought it was interesting to read the memoir by Charles Sorensen and then to have that followed by Charles Madison’s description of his service to the Ford assembly line. The first memoir talked about the assembly line in terms of its great achievement in the field of manufacturing and production and proclaims at the end “Under this system man is not a slave to the machine, he is slave without it.” And after reading about Charles Madison’s experience, I’m sure he would stand to disagree. After moving from job to job in search of better pay and a better working experience, he finally decided to rid himself of the deceptive promises that Ford made to its workers and commit to the Dodge factory. It shows a real contrast between the two perspectives. –Jessica Kilday | ||
