Franklin delivered the CBC Massey Lectures, published as "The Real World of Technology."
In 1989, Ursula Franklin delivered the thought-provoking CBC Massey Lectures. These lectures were subsequently published as "The Real World of Technology", playing a pivotal role in broadening public discourse around technology’s sweeping influence on society. Through these lectures, Franklin highlighted the importance of considering technology as a framework that shapes political and social dynamics. Her ideas catalyzed a paradigm shift, urging policymakers, scholars, and citizens to consciously engage with how technological systems are designed and deployed. Her Massey Lectures remain a vital intellectual resource in the field of science and technology studies.