Unraveling the Dynamics of Tools and Weapons
Explore the complex relationship between tools, weapons, and social assemblages:
- Interchangeability: Tools and weapons are not intrinsically different; their roles shift based on usage and social context.
- Assemblages Matter: The function and meaning of a technical object depend on the collective, machinic assemblage it belongs to.
- Nomadic Innovation: Nomads revolutionized warfare and metallurgy, introducing new assemblages like the man-horse-weapon system.
- Affective Dimension: Technology is shaped by passions and affects, not just rationality or utility.
Understanding these dynamics helps reveal how technology evolves and why its meaning is always tied to broader social and affective forces. Use these insights to rethink how you interpret technical objects and their histories.
