"Civiltà delle macchine": "How will man not be dehumanised by machines [...] to make it a moral weapon of progress?"

Abstract

This contribution focuses on the first issue of Civiltà delle macchine, a corporate magazine launched in 1953, which, despite limited resources, presents itself as a publication with an international scope, characterised by a polytechnic vision. The magazine stands out for its multidisciplinary approach, targeting a wide-ranging audience and embodying a culture of industry and technology that merges technical and cultural aspects. Under Leonardo Sinisgalli's direction, Civiltà delle macchine emerged as a unique pattern or prototype of Italian modernity.