Humans in the Technological World
A Non-Neutral Perspective on Relationships from Don Ihde's Postphenomenology
Keywords:
philosophy of technology, technology neutrality, postphenomenology, Don IhdeAbstract
The article explores the issue of human relation to technology through the problem of technological neutrality, questioning whether technology possesses inherent value or remains neutral until humans assign it value. The article presents the perspective of postphenomenology, which emphasizes the inseparable relationship between humans and technology, with Don Ihde as the leading philosopher of this concept. The analysis reveals that technology cannot be neutral, as it carries embedded purposes and values from its design. The use of technology impacts human perception and experience, leading to changes on both individual and societal levels. The article proposes that acknowledging the non-neutrality of technology will enable us to establish more effective guidelines for coexisting with technology to avoid danger and promote the design and use of technology that consider its impact on humans and society comprehensively.
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