A ranging discussion of the critique of technology found within the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien, touching upon as well themes from Ivan Illich and Jacques Ellul.

Check out Nick's work here:

https://www.nickfrostbascom.com/

Also germane:

A link to Ivan Illich's 'Tools for Conviviality':

https://archive.org/details/illich-co...

A link to Jacques Ellul's 'The Technological Society':

https://archive.org/details/JacquesEl...