This work investigates the intersection of postmodern philosophy and contemporary technoscience to determine how cultural values shape scientific progress. Raphael Sassower, a professor of philosophy with extensive expertise in the philosophy of science and technology, examines the ways in which scientific advancements are not value-neutral. He argues that technoscience operates within a framework of cultural assumptions that must be critically analyzed to understand its impact on modern society.

Scholars in the field of science and technology studies identify this text as a rigorous exploration of the sociopolitical dimensions of innovation. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for those familiar with postmodern theory and philosophy of science.