Talk:Techno-utopianism

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[edit] Socialist?

Where did this stuff about socialist techno-utopianism come from? Perhaps there are people who label themselves in this way, but as social movement it has had nothing like the kind of impact techno-utopianism had in the 1990s, when it was a leading paradigm in cultural discourse in various, highly prosperous parts of the world. -- Viajero 13:27, 23 Jan 2005 (UTC)

"Socialist" may not be the appropriate term. However, there is a long tradition of techno-utopianism on the Left. I will expand on this once I finish my research. Loremaster 23:33, 23 Jan 2005 (UTC)

I do not appreciate your simply reverting all my edits. If and when you finish your research, let's revisit the matter. Better yet, start a separate article. -- 18:49, 27 Jan 2005 (UTC)

First, I did not appreciate your simply eliminating all my edits to the Techno-Utopianism article. However, unlike you, I didn't take it personally since Wikipedia doesn't belong to me... or you for that matter. Second, once I finish my research, I will edit this article accordingly rather than starting a separate one since wikipedians are encouraged to expand articles rather than create new ones. Loremaster 21:22, 27 Jan 2005 (UTC)

It took more time than I thought(!) but I have finished my research and included it in the article. --Loremaster 19:13, 4 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Accusations of positivism and scientism

Loremaster, i have all the sympathy for techno-utopianism & techno-progressivism. However, if NPOV is to be followed, than it must be said in the introduction that critics considers it as a form of scientism. I am therefore reverting your deletion for the second time. Regards Santa Sangre 16:52, 4 February 2006 (UTC)

1. If you paid more attention, you have noticed that I moved your comments to the Criticism section in the middle of the article, where they should be.

2. Techno-progressivism and techno-progressivism are contrasting stances. Please take the time to re-read and understand the content of the techno-progressivism article.

--Loremaster 18:07, 4 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] A note about references

I am happy to see some much-needed activity at this article. I want to let you guys know I have the Gendron book (from which I added 'Principles' section) on my bookshelf, so if you need anything from it just let me know. On the same note, while I love the new history sections, references would be much appreciated.--Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus ^Talk 18:53, 4 February 2006 (UTC)