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Technofetishism
Technological triumphalism is the belief that whichever side is more technologically advanced between humans and Trisolarans will triumph in the war. Technological triumphalism is not to be confused with “triumphalism,” which is the belief that humans will necessarily triumph over the Trisolarans.
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Technological Triumphalism Term Timeline in The Dark Forest
The timeline below shows where the term Technological Triumphalism appears in The Dark Forest. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Pages 61-79
...humans. Zhang Beihai says that Wu Yue’s attitude is an example of “technofetishism” and “ technological triumphalism ,” which ignores the role of human qualities like determination and grit in battle.
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...in members of the space force and brings up the ideas of “technofetishism” and “ technological triumphalism ” again. The people listening seem to not be paying close attention until Zhang Beihai...
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