Definition of TECHNOPHILE

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The word technophile came along soon after technophobe, which seemed to need an antonym. Its own synonyms include geek, gearhead, and propeller-head (for the characters in 1950s comic books who wore propeller beanies to indicate that they were sci-fi fans). Even before American inventors began amazing the world with their "Yankee ingenuity" in the 19th century, most Americans could be described as technology lovers. Today, American technophilia may be seen most vividly when a new version of a popular video game sells millions of copies to young buyers on the day of its release.

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For a technophile, his office is notably analog: a mountain of paper on his desk obscures an Economist and a copy of James Comey’s A Higher Loyalty, and on display are books by his father, the journalist Peter H. Wyden. — Colin Lecher, The Verge, "Sen. Ron Wyden on breaking up Facebook, net neutrality, and the law that built the internet," 24 July 2018 Everybody has a view: for or against; optimist or pessimist; fear-monger or Panglossian technophile. — Fred Pearce, Time, "How the 'Compulsive Secrecy’ of the Atomic Age Has Changed the Way We Think," 22 May 2018 Using technology as a powerful vehicle of storytelling, Morrow will engage new audiences, specifically young adults and professional technophiles, to experience and appreciate live theater. — James Hebert, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego Foundation announces Creative Catalyst artists for 2018," 8 May 2018 Raycon plans to address the everyday needs of the urban technophile with innovative technology, focusing on impactful electric transportation designed and backed by celebrities. — Yasmine Gray, Billboard, "Ray J Inks $31M Deal to Advance His Electric Transportation Brand," 15 Nov. 2017 Music Expo Educational sessions, studio sessions, discussions, product demos and more for musicians, engineers, technophiles and tastemakers. — Chronicle Staff Report, San Francisco Chronicle, "Events listings," 2 Nov. 2017 Silicon Valley technophiles cannot necessarily claim the same. — David Streitfeld, New York Times, "Silicon Valley Finds Trump’s Disruption Unwelcome," 1 June 2016 That might change as utilities and clean energy companies offer more consumer-friendly options for solar panels and batteries to go with them like Tesla’s Powerwall, a battery designed by and for technophiles. — Gabe Bullard, National Geographic, "Remember When Everyone Was Using Solar Energy?," 26 Feb. 2016 Technophiles flocked to the show to get the chance to strut their stuff. — Brad King, WIRED, "In Search of the Sexiest Geek," 17 Apr. 2001

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