Being And Technology

Author : Arne De Boever
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780748645268

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Gilbert Simondon by Arne De Boever Pdf

The first sustained exploration of Simondon's work to be published in English. This collection of essays, including one by Simondon himself, outlines the central tenets of Simondon's thought, the implication of his thought for numerous disciplines and his relationship to other thinkers such as Heidegger, Deleuze and Canguilhem.Complete with a contextualising introduction and a glossary of technical terms, it offers an entry point to this important thinker and will appeal to people working in philosophy, philosophy of science, media studies, social theory and political philosophy.Gilbert Simondon's work has recently come to prominence in America and around the Anglophone world, having been of great importance in France for many years.

Author : Enrico Terrone,Vera Tripodi
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 3030887952

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Being and Value in Technology by Enrico Terrone,Vera Tripodi Pdf

Despite numerous publications on the philosophy of technology, little attention has been paid to the relationship between being and value in technology, two aspects which are usually treated separately. This volume addresses this issue by drawing connections between the ontology of technology on the one hand and technology’s ethical and aesthetic significance on the other. The book first considers what technology is and what kind of entities it produces. Then it examines the moral implications of technology. Finally, it explores the connections between technology and the arts.

Author : John Loscerbo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789400982222

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Being and Technology by John Loscerbo Pdf

The present wntmg attempts a clarification of the questIon bearing on technology and of its "Essence" in the Philosophy of Martin Heidegger. In view of this, our initial task will consist in examining the origins of modern technology, which Heidegger descries in the primordial "experience" of Being as cpvO'u;, together with the human manners of comportment to this the primordial manifestness of Being. We will begin in Part One by attending primarily, but not exclusively, to the subjective dimen sion, allowing thereby the manner of the historical "progression" of Being, that is, its transforming self-showing, to stand in the background. This procedure seems to us not merely appropriate with respect to our purpose as a whole, but moreover cor responds to the matter at issue, for Being in its own progression is essentially self-concealing, which in turn brings to prominence the "subjective" in union with the varied modes of the "Being of beings", termed "beingness". In conformity with Heidegger's interpretation of "Metaphysics", there can be but little doubt that Being itself persists throughout in presence only as absence. Thus, we will trace out this manner of Being's presence in absence and the respective dominating human manners of relatedness to Being's beingness, that is, we must observe the transformation of original vo6v (or I,SYElV, TSXV1J), into Platonic i6slV ( 'j6S!Y. ).

Author : Jamie Susskind
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780192559494

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Future Politics by Jamie Susskind Pdf

Politics in the Twentieth Century was dominated by a single question: how much of our collective life should be determined by the state, and what should be left to the market and civil society? Now the debate is different: to what extent should our lives be directed and controlled by powerful digital systems - and on what terms? Digital technologies - from artificial intelligence to blockchain, from robotics to virtual reality - are transforming the way we live together. Those who control the most powerful technologies are increasingly able to control the rest of us. As time goes on, these powerful entities - usually big tech firms and the state - will set the limits of our liberty, decreeing what may be done and what is forbidden. Their algorithms will determine vital questions of social justice. In their hands, democracy will flourish or decay. A landmark work of political theory, Future Politics challenges readers to rethink what it means to be free or equal, what it means to have power or property, and what it means for a political system to be just or democratic. In a time of rapid and relentless changes, it is a book about how we can - and must - regain control. Winner of the Estoril Global Issues Distinguished Book Prize.

Author : Catherine Knibbs
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781000452884

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Children, Technology and Healthy Development by Catherine Knibbs Pdf

How can adults keep children safe and healthy online now and in the future? How can we thrive alongside technology? This highly accessible book unpacks the latest psychological research, attachment theory and neurobiology to offer parents and professionals insight into how technology impacts children’s development and how to navigate our lives online. Catherine Knibbs shares her extensive experience to reveal what we know about human behaviour in cyberspace, and particularly that of children using devices, consoles and social media platforms. She offers deeper understanding of how and why children engage online and shows parents and professionals how, rather than being overwhelmed by the dangers and pathologies of cyberspace, we can learn to support children in using technology healthily. She covers key topics including social media use and abuse, impact of screen time, issues around gaming and extreme behaviours online. By the end of this book you will be able to understand your child better, and have an understanding of what is happening in their minds, brains and bodies in relation to the technological and digital world. Children, Technology and Healthy Development is for all parents, and professionals in psychology, education, social care and the police who are concerned with understanding how we support children in an online world. It will also be valuable reading for those in tech design interested in the impact of technology on the developing human.

Author : Yair Amichai-Hamburger
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781139481052

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Technology and Psychological Well-being by Yair Amichai-Hamburger Pdf

In the modern world we are surrounded by technology. Gadgets such as cell phones, portable computers, and electronic diaries accompany us throughout the day. But is this a good thing? Are we being served by these technological wonders, or have we become enslaved by them? Does constant availability via technology make us more efficient or more stressed? Is our ability to connect with others all over the world, day or night, making us more sociable or turning us into recluses in a virtual world? This book considers the impact of technology on the different spheres of our life - work, home, family and leisure - and assesses ways in which to build better communication between technology developers and society to ensure that technology enhances our lives and psychological well-being, rather than damaging them.

Author : Andrew Feenberg
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015021517928

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Critical Theory of Technology by Andrew Feenberg Pdf

This pathbreaking book argues that the roots of the degradation of labor, education, and the environment lie not in technology per se but in the cultural values embodied in its design.

Author : Susanna Lindberg
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781438492599

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From Technological Humanity to Bio-technical Existence by Susanna Lindberg Pdf

From Technological Humanity to Bio-technical Existence can be framed as a metaphysics of the present. It starts from the current epoch, an era increasingly marked not only by technology but also by technics in the most general sense, and asks how this affects human existence. The book asks what is called technics, what is called humanity, how these relate to one another, and how changes in these notions oblige us to revise the philosophical notion of existence. It investigates how the idea of technological humanity—of technology as an extension and instrument of the human—is discovered and deconstructed by Martin Heidegger, Helmuth Plessner, Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, Bernard Stiegler, and Giorgio Agamben. Finally, the book presents a new idea of bio-technical existence, one that underlies these philosophers' works without being fully elaborated. This idea—of technics as a condition of humanity that humans share with other living and technical beings—is the author's own philosophical proposition and the final result of the book.

Author : Andrew Feenberg
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 0415941776

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Heidegger and Marcuse by Andrew Feenberg Pdf

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : John Loscerbo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9024723396

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Being and Technology by John Loscerbo Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee on Information Technology Literacy
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1999-06-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780309173131

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Being Fluent with Information Technology by National Research Council,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee on Information Technology Literacy Pdf

Computers, communications, digital information, softwareâ€"the constituents of the information ageâ€"are everywhere. Being computer literate, that is technically competent in two or three of today's software applications, is not enough anymore. Individuals who want to realize the potential value of information technology (IT) in their everyday lives need to be computer fluentâ€"able to use IT effectively today and to adapt to changes tomorrow. Being Fluent with Information Technology sets the standard for what everyone should know about IT in order to use it effectively now and in the future. It explores three kinds of knowledgeâ€"intellectual capabilities, foundational concepts, and skillsâ€"that are essential for fluency with IT. The book presents detailed descriptions and examples of current skills and timeless concepts and capabilities, which will be useful to individuals who use IT and to the instructors who teach them.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465479709

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How to Be Good at Science, Technology, and Engineering by DK Pdf

With a visual approach to the STEM subjects, this book makes science easy to understand and shows kids how things work. From molecules and magnetism to rockets and radio waves, How to Be Good at Science, Technology, and Engineering makes complex scientific concepts simple to grasp. Dynamic, visual explanations break down even the trickiest of topics into small steps. Find out how a hot-air balloon rises, how erosion flattens mountains, how light waves zip through space, and how the human eye sees colors. Cool illustrations show the application of science in the real world: see how microchips, tractors, and suspension bridges work. "Try it out" boxes suggest ways children can see the science for themselves. Hands-on projects feature fun experiments to try at home or school: polish up old coins in vinegar, make an erupting volcano with baking soda, learn about different types of solutions, and more. With STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects ever more important in today's technological world, here is the perfect book to inspire and educate kids and prepare them for the future. All core curriculum areas of science are covered, including physics, biology, chemistry, earth science, and space science.

Author : Olle Häggström
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780198723547

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Here be Dragons by Olle Häggström Pdf

The 21st century will most likely see even more revolutionary changes than the 20th, due to advances in science, technology and medicine. Particular areas where extraordinary and perhaps disruptive advances can be expected include biotechnology, nanotechnology, and machine intelligence. We may also expect various ways to enhance human cognitive and other abilities using, e.g., pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering or machine-brain interfaces - perhaps to the extent of changing human nature beyond what we currently think of as human. The potential benefits of all these technologies are enormous, but so are the risks, including the possibility of human extinction.

Author : Eric Brende
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004-08-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0060570040

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Better Off by Eric Brende Pdf

On a mission to prove that modern technological advances make lives more inconvenient and less healthy, Brende and his wife lived for 12 months among an energy-free farming community.

Author : Temple Davis Okoro
Publisher : Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Technology
ISBN : 3631672888

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Modernity and Destining of Technological Being by Temple Davis Okoro Pdf

Facing Heidegger's critique of modern technology, the author analyses the question of technology and ethical responsibility and the call for reflexivity towards technology. He examines Heidegger's thoughts about how science and technology conceal the enigmatic and distinctive presencing of Being and exhibits how modern technology has brought unintended consequences and risks. The author extends the deliberation among diverse epistemologies, interested parties and laypersons, a component of reflexive modernization. Such epistemic community opens the way for a new reflexive democratization of technology, in which different actors should be involved in decision making about technology as it affects the society, the environment and individuals.