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1John Troyer is director of the Centre for Death and Society at the University of Bath, UK. Technologies of the Human Corpse is out in April (MIT Press).
New Scientist (1971)
|June 11, 2020
Summary
John Troyer examines human interactions with technology surrounding dead bodies, exploring our fascination with death and its societal impact.
Area of Science:
- Cultural Anthropology
- Medical Technology
- Thanatology
Background:
- Victorian era corpse displays reveal early human engagement with mortuary technology.
- Cultural fascination with death influences societal norms and technological development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the intersection of human behavior, technology, and death.
- To analyze the cultural impact of death and dying on society.
Main Methods:
- Historical analysis of Victorian corpse displays.
- Exploration of contemporary human-technology-death interactions.
Main Results:
- Human engagement with technology around death is a long-standing cultural practice.
- Fascination with death shapes technological innovation and societal responses.
Conclusions:
- Understanding our relationship with death and technology offers insights into human values.
- Technological advancements continue to mediate human experiences with mortality.
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