Compare and contrast the Ideological Criticism and Political Economy perspectives in studying the relationships between politics and technology.

Answer 3 of the 4 questions listed below. Each answer should be roughly 2-3 paragraphs, or roughly 2 pages in length (12-point font, double-space).

1 Compare and contrast the Ideological Criticism and Political Economy perspectives in studying the relationships between politics and technology. Why are both perspectives important? In your answer, identify some of the ideological and political economic dimensions of CanCon regulations and policies.
2. Why is Raymond Williams critical of Technological Determinism? What do you think the relationship is between Base/ Superstructure, and why? Be sure to use specific examples in your response.
3. What does George Grant mean by ‘Technique’ and ‘Technology’? What might Grant have thought about technology and Canadian culture in the 21st-century?
4. Why does Marshall McLuhan believe that ‘The medium is the message’? What might be some 21st-century examples of ‘hot’ and ‘cool’ meda?

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