Which sociologist pointed out that one cannot devise methods for controlling and utilizing new technology before the introduction of a technique, and that nonmaterial culture typically must respond to changes in material culture?
A. Sherry Turkle
B. Thorstein Veblen
C. Talcott Parsons
D. William Ogburn
Answer: D
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