Technoculture and Risk Theory
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This document discusses the concepts of technoculture and risk society. It summarizes Ulrich Beck's theory that modern societies have become "risk societies" as modernization introduces new insecurities and risks. Examples of technological risks discussed include computer viruses, terrorist attacks, and cyberstalking. The document reflects on how culture both thrives on and responds to risks created by new technologies. It argues that within technoculture, systems tend to be self-referential and focus on risks and solutions within that system rather than considering outside impacts.
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