Response: Chapter Three of Technopoly

Within Chapter Three, Postman describes the cultural shift from technocracy to technopoly. Postman describes technopoly as “the submission of all forms of cultural life to the sovereignty of technique and technology…” (52). Thus, the reader is presented with an outline of the growth of technology in American history and its effects upon the culture. Although difficult to pinpoint, Postman argues the transition period from when technology served as an assistant towards technology serving as a master occurred close to the Henry Ford era and beyond. The author also offers four interrelated response for the dominance of Technolopy within America: 1) the newness of America provided many opportunities with no limits, 2) the genius thinking of American inventors and their desire for the future, not past traditions, 3) the convenience, comfort, speed, hygiene, and abundance technological advances provide for every social class is unremarkable and too good to pass up, and 4) old beliefs fell victim to new hope in technology. (53-55).
Clearly not all of the past traditions were removed from society, especially within the religious realm. Yet, Postman presents his writings in a way that I feel undermines the role God had in calling many inventors to use their minds and create- to me he does not seem in favor for how the technological shift occurred within the historical context. How else would it have happened though? Therefore, I am wondering where Neil Postman, the author, stands in relation to his worldview and religious ties. Is it preposterous to presume what his faith (if any) is?