Jazyk jako virus mysli: Smýšlení a psaní Williama S. Burroughse

Polák, Ondřej

ENGLISH "The Electronic Revolution" is a collection of essays and articles by W. S. Burroughs, an American writer, artist, and cultural icon. Published in 1970, the texts are a response to the rapid technological advancements of the time, particularly in the field of electronic communication. One of the central themes of "The Electronic Revolution" is the notion of technology having the power to transform society. Burroughs was fascinated by the possibilities of electronic communication, which he saw as a way to shatter barriers between people and create a more connected, global community. He believed that the rise of electronic media would lead to a new era of human consciousness, one in which people would be able to communicate and exchange ideas on a scale never before seen. Another key theme of "The Electronic Revolution" is Burroughs' fascination with the human mind and its relationship to technology. He was interested in the way that electronic media could be used to alter human consciousness, and explored the potential of technologies such as brain implants to create new states of consciousness and expand human capabilities. Burroughs, however, also explored the darker side of the electronic revolution. He was concerned that electronic media could be used as a tool of control and manipulation by...

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