STS Chapter 5
Cards (33)
- one of Heidegger's notable works which he delivered as a lecture in 1953
- In this essay, Heidegger explores the nature and essence of technology, going beyond its instrumental or technical aspects.
- raised thought-provoking questions about how technology shapes and influences our understanding of the world and our relationship with it
- author of The Question Concerning Technology
- technology can be understood as both:
- Technology is a means to an end
- Technology is a human activity
- T/F: Technology is more than just a tool or something people use every day.
- T/F: According to Heidegger, technology is not just a neutral tool or instrument but has a profound impact on our existence.
- Heidegger suggests that technology reveals the world as a _ where everything is seen as a resource or raw material to be exploited and controlled for human purposes.
- T/F: Martin Heidegger challenges the conventional understanding of technology as mere tools or instruments as he discusses technology as a way of revealing.
- modern technology is revealing in the sense of?
- German philosopher
- enframing derives from the word
- putting something into a box
- According to Heidegger, enframing is akin to two ways of looking at the world (2)
- humans put an order to nature and control it through?
- refers to how technology shapes our understanding and experience of the world by reducing it to calculable & controllable entities
- it involves perceiving the world primarily as a collection of resources & information that can be accessed, manipulated, and optimized for efficiency & control
- Humans have a constant desire for security, putting all of nature always ready for exploitation.
- allow nature to reveal itself without the use of force or violence
- Modern technology often focuses solely on efficiency and utility, ignoring other important aspects of life.
- technology can make us conform to predetermined ways of thinking & behaving
- the dangers of modern technology (4)
- constant use of technology can distract us from reflecting on our own existence and deper questions about life
- engaging us with screens and digital distractions may hinder our contemplation of meaningful experiences & personal growth
- technology can shape our perception of the world as a resource to be controlled and manipulated
- acts as a saving power of modern technology by humanizing interactions, prompting critical reflection, bridging gaps, inspiring innovation, cultivating empathy, and celebrating diversity
- ways on how art can be seen as a saving power of modern technology (4)
- artists use technology to create emotionally engaging experiences
- artistic works explore the impact of technology
- artistic storytelling fosters empathy
- artists bring forth diverse perspectives