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Philosophical Perspectives on Technology
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Techno-realism
A standpoint that acknowledges the complexity of technology's influence and advocates for a balance between technological optimism and pessimism.
Postphenomenology
Philosophical approach analyzing the relationships between humans, technology, and the world, and how these relations morph our experiences.
Instrumentalism
A perspective that views technology as a mere tool subject to human control and inherently neutral.
Technological Somnambulism
The theory that society is not fully aware of and does not critically consider the reality of the technological world.
Substantivism
The idea that technology is not just a neutral tool but has its own agenda and transforms society.
Technological Determinism
The belief that technology causes social change and shapes historical and cultural contexts.
Autonomous Technology
A perspective that sees technology as an independent, self-evolving force that imposes constraints on humanity.
Eco-technological Perspective
Views technology with a focus on the interrelation between ecological processes, environmental conservation, and sustainable development.
Social Construction of Technology (SCOT)
The theory that technology is shaped by and shapes society through the influence of social, political, and economic factors.
Critical Theory of Technology
A critique of technology that highlights the power structures it embeds and advocates for democratization of technological development.
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