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Gestart April 18, 2026

The handsome new book Maintenance: Of Everything, Part One, by the tech industry legend Stewart Brand, promises to be the first in a series offering “a comprehensive overview of the civilizational importance of maintenance.” One of Brand’s several biographers described him as a mainstay of both counterculture and cyberculture, and with Maintenance, Brand wants us…

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will Apr 18, 2026
De focus op onderhoud leidt aandacht en middelen af van innovatie, wat technologische vooruitgang en groei belemmert.
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Focusing on maintenance diverts attention and resources from innovation, hindering technological advancement and growth.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will Apr 18, 2026
Hoewel onderhoud belangrijk is, moet de rol ervan in de samenleving in evenwicht zijn met de behoefte aan innovatie en vooruitgang.
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While maintenance is important, its role in society should be balanced with the need for innovation and progress.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will Apr 18, 2026
Het bevorderen van een onderhoudsculuur kan gemeenschappen in staat stellen eigenaarschap over hun omgeving te nemen en veerkracht te bevorderen.
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Promoting a culture of maintenance can empower communities to take ownership of their environments and foster resilience.

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Investering in onderhoud is essentieel voor duurzaamheid, omdat het de levensduur van onze infrastructuur verlengt en afval reduceert.
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Investing in maintenance is crucial for sustainability, as it prolongs the life of our infrastructure and reduces waste.

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De nadruk op onderhoud kan systeemische problemen in de samenleving over het hoofd zien die fundamentelere veranderingen vereisen dan alleen preventief beheer.
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The emphasis on maintenance might overlook systemic issues in society that require more fundamental changes rather than just upkeep.

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