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    George Campbell's rhetoric of science was more of what we would consider philosophy; an organized and rational account of a subject. Through new discoveries, Campbell aimed to better understand the workings of the human mind followed by instruction on eloquence based on that understanding. He looked to incorporate ideas from the enlightenment period, but to ultimately create his own rhetoric and move past it. Campbell's "science" is far removed from what we term "modern technology". Modern technology is the application of systems, methods, and devices resulting from scientific knowledge for practical purposes. If Campbell had to address digital rhetoric, I think he would have a rather difficult time as he was experienced in rhetoric he witnessed in person through dialogue and preaching, which is vastly different from the majority of digital rhetoric of today such as social media posts/comments or pre-recorded videos that you cannot experience realtime discourse with. 
    In modern ages based on Campbell's interest in the human mind, I could see him studying the connection between the workings of the human mind as it applies to discovering and creating new technology through scientific studies.

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