Christopher Otter

Chris Otter is College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor at the Ohio State University, where he researches and teaches the history of science, technology, and medicine. He is currently writing a history of Earth’s technosphere.

Understanding the Technosphere Can Help Us Reimagine the World

Thinking about climate change and artificial intelligence requires us also to consider earlier technological innovations — stone tools, containers, and fences.

Christopher Otter

Christopher Otter

Understanding the Technosphere Can Help Us Reimagine the World