Why: This map traces the history of technical and social structures and how they have co-evolved over five centuries. If we are to address the urgent challenges of the contemporary time—including technocratic fascism, climate catastrophe, colonial wars, and wealth inequality—we need to contend with the interwoven nature of their histories.
Domain: History (or Social Sciences)
Link: calculatingempires.net
Authors: Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler
Type: Historical chart
Why: This map traces the history of technical and social structures and how they have co-evolved over five centuries. If we are to address the urgent challenges of the contemporary time—including technocratic fascism, climate catastrophe, colonial wars, and wealth inequality—we need to contend with the interwoven nature of their histories.