Lecture Notes on Martin Heidegger and Technology

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human person

“bearer and beneficiary of science and technology” - flourishes and finds meaning in the world they build or unconsciously acquire, consumer or destroy what the world has to offer

science and technology

part of human life - progress of human civilizations throughout history - that merits reflective - meditative thinking 

What is the first step for innovation according to the lecture?

Observation.

What does the example of a rice cooker illustrate?

It makes our lives easier.

example of dependency on technology

med = tools to conduct an operation

methodical and technical

person’s life “regular routine”

humanity has greater impact, not only…

structurally and functionally

According to Martin Heidegger, what does hoarding represent?

It is not good.

What does Heidegger suggest we should consider about technology?

In philosophical aspect, it is a mode of “truth-revealing” (poiesis), going beyond an object or tool to use as human beings, for a more meaningful and significant practical use of technology

What does the term 'aletheia' mean?

Unhiddenness or disclosure.

What is the definition of 'poiesis' according to Heidegger?

bringing forth

poiesis

acc to aristotle, relates to making or producing something for a purpose - poetry & composition

techne

root word for technology, meaning skill, art or craft or bringing forth something

modern technology

challenges in controlling nature and demands of its resources - human consumption & storage - “setting upon” of land (e.g. mining=never-ending demands of people) 

What is the relationship between tools and humans according to the lecture?

There is a directly proportional relationship.

what did heidegger describe modern technology?

age of switches, standing reserve, and stockpicking for its own sake thru mechanization and digitization - argi, communication and transpo 

What does Heidegger imply about treating nature like a fridge?

We get what we want, leading to excess and waste.

what does piety mean according to heidegger ?

obedience & submission

What is 'enframing' according to Heidegger?

a way of revealing in modern technology that puts nature (orderable & calculable system of info) in a box for control according to people’s desires and security

calculative thinking

one orders and puts a system to nature so it can be understood better and controlled

meditative thinking

one lets nature reveal itself to him/her without forcing it

meditative thinking

through this, we recognize nature is art par excellence and away from calculative thinking

How does technology reveal truth according to the notes?

It reveals itself as either good or bad.

What does Heidegger suggest art offers in relation to enframing?

A way out of enframing that allows appreciation of the poetic side of nature.

What is the primary critique of modern technology related to natural resources?

It forcibly extracts resources resulting in a violent ordering of nature.

What must be questioned to evoke significant understanding according to Heidegger?

Who or what we essentially are in the world.

What is the key outcome of losing touch with nature due to technology?

We lose the essence of who we are as beings.

What does the phrase 'standing-reserve' refer to?

The state of being ordered to stand by to be on call for further ordering.

How does modern technology affect personal encounters?

If one is plugged in constantly, they lose the capacity for authentic personal encounters.

TRUE OR FALSE: aletheia is disclosure; poiesis is bringing forth

true

security

acc to heidegger, enframing is done because people want …

TRUE OR FALSE: acc to heidegger, tech as an instrument or tool is the true essence of tech

false

nature

acc to heidegger, modern tech challenges…

false

TRUE OR FALSE: to be able to appreciate the fruits of sci and tech, it must be examine only for their function and instrumentality but also for their greater impact on humanity as whole

true 

experience and understanding what is correct lead us to what is …

enframing

way of revealing in modern tech