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What is the main challenge identified by Robert Heilbroner regarding technology and historical change?
The challenge identified by Robert Heilbroner is whether something systematic can be said about the relationship between technology and historical change.
What does the author of the piece focus on in evaluating the degree to which technological change shapes historical change?
The author focuses on the effects of technology, irrespective of their determinants, and leaves discussion on reasons why technologies change for other debates.
According to Robert Heilbroner, what is the relationship between technology and historical change?
Robert Heilbroner argues that technology has a direct bearing on the human drama of history, but it does not make all of history.
According to the author, what role does technology play in historical change?
The author suggests that while historical change depends on more than just technology, technology plays an unignorable role by expanding the range of actions for history-makers, exerting political influence, and inviting further technological change.
What are the three main ways in which technology influences historical change, according to the author?
The three main ways are: expanding the range of actions for history-makers, exerting political influence, and inviting a cascade of further technological change.
Explore the relationship between technological change and historical evolution in this thought-provoking quiz. Delve into the ideas of Robert Heilbroner and ponder the impact of technology on the human narrative of history. Take the challenge to uncover the systemic influence of technology on historical events.
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