Prometheanism

Technology, Digital Culture and Human Obsolescence

By: Christopher John Muller

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Hardcover | 9 August 2016

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Hardcover
188 Pages

Edition Type
Annotated

Age
18+

Grade
13 - 17

Dimensions(cm)
16.0 x 23.5 x 2.1

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Guenther Anders's prolific philosophy of technology is undergoing a major revival but has never been translated into English. Prometheanism mobilises Anders's pragmatic thought and current trends in critical theory to rethink the constellations of power that are configuring themselves around our increasingly "smart" machines. The book offers a comprehensive introduction to Anders's philosophy of technology with an annotated translation of his visionary essay 'On Promethean Shame', part of The Obsolescence of Human Beings 1 published in 1956.The essay analyses feelings of curtailment, obsolescence and solitude that become manifest whilst we interact with machines. When technological solutions begin to make humans look embarrassingly limited and flawed, new emotional vulnerabilities are exposed. These need to be thought, because our wavering confidence leaves us unprotected in an ever more (un)transparent, connected yet fractured world.

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Although G¼nther Anders (1902-1992) is considered one of the most important philosophers of technology and although he spent many years exiled in the US, he received scant attention within the English-speaking world itself. Christopher John M¼ller's comprehensive and sophisticated presentation and his nuanced translation of Anders' crucial writing "On Promethean Shame" should hopefully change this. It demonstrates vividly the significance of Anders as a shrewd and original thinker who was able to anticipate a number of recent societal and technological developments. M¼ller's book is crucial reading for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the workings of our technology-driven world.

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