David Edgerton
David Edgerton is a British historian and professor at King's College London, known for his work on the history of technology and the political economy of modern Britain. He has authored several influential books, including 'The Shock of the Old: Technology and Global History since 1900,' which explores the relationship between technology and society. Edgerton's research often critiques conventional narratives about British history, emphasizing the importance of industrialization and its impact on contemporary politics and culture. He has been vocal in discussions about the current political landscape, particularly regarding the Labour Party's policies and their implications for social justice.
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David Edgerton from King's College London comments on the nature of the AI bubble.
NEW SCIENTIST ⟩ Tehisaru mull on lõhkemas, kuid see ei tähenda veel tehisintellekti surma
Estonia· 2025-10-28
David Edgerton is an historian of science who critiques the idea of 'creative destruction'.
« Contrairement à l’idée de “destruction créatrice” chère à Joseph Schumpeter, le nouveau ne remplace que rarement l’ancien »
France· 2025-10-22
David Edgerton, professor of modern British history at King’s College London, commented on the incoherent reactions to events.
British Steel: Wary of Chinese ownership, Britain races to take control of its last major steel plant
United States· 2025-04-16
David Edgerton noted that the party hates Tories, but it seems to love Tory panaceas.
Many said the Starmer era would be just Tory-lite – now it’s worse than that. Time to stop the pretence | Nesrine Malik
United Kingdom· 2025-03-17
