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mass technologyn.

A term already used occasionally in critical writing (notably in the wake of Mumford), it names here the whole body of hypertechnologies designed for mass, integrated and normative use. Under the BigState regime, mass technology does not control head-on: it shapes behaviour through cognitive disruption, repeated use, and the internalisation of protocols.

First public appearance — 26 March 2024, Jusqu’ici tout va bien — France Inter · Au cœur des Big Tech : « Les écrans, ça ne veut rien dire, tout dépend de l’usage » ↗