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Smartphones and fast fashion: New book asks what future civilizations will learn from 'technofossils'

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Manufactured objects will form distinctive, if sometimes hard to interpret, clues to human existence, paleontologist authors Sarah Gabbott and Jan Zalasiewicz say.
The article discusses the concept of "technofossils," which are remnants of modern technology that future civilizations might study to understand our era. It highlights a new book by anthropologist John F. Cherry and archaeologist Lauren M. Davis titled "What Future Civilizations Will Learn from Technofossils." The book explores how items like smartphones, fast fashion, and other disposable technologies could be interpreted by future archaeologists. These artifacts, which include everything from plastic debris to electronic waste, are seen as markers of our current society's consumption patterns, technological advancements, and environmental impact. The authors suggest that these technofossils will provide insights into our culture's values, our relationship with technology, and our ecological footprint, potentially serving as a cautionary tale or a testament to human ingenuity.

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