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Technics And Time, 2: Disorientation (Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics)
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Disorientation Is The First Publication In English Of The Second Volume Of Technics And Time, In Which French Philosopher Bernard Stiegler Engages In A Close Dialogue With Husserl, Derrida, And Other Philosophers Who Have Devoted Their Energies To Technics, Such As Heidegger And Simondon.The Author'S Broad Intent Is To Respond To Western Philosophy'S Historical Exclusion Of Technics And Techniques From Its Metaphysical Questionings, And In So Doing To Rescue Critical And Philosophical Thinking. For Many Years, Stiegler Has Explored The Origins And Philosophical, Ethical, And Political Stakes Of A Global Process He Calls The Industrial Temporalization Of Consciousness. Here, Demonstrating That Technologyincluding Alphabetical Writingis Memory, He Argues That Through New Technologies Of Retention And Inscription We Have Come To Live In A World Where Time Devours Space, A Disoriented World In Which We Have Lost Our Bearings. Immersed In The Multimedia Of An Overconnected World, With Time And Space As We Know Them Abolished, We No Longer Find Cardinal Points To Guide Us And May Even Be Led Where We Do Not Wish To Go. We Must Therefore Prepare To Confront New Spheres Of Ideological Control And Discover New Possibilities In The Digital Environment.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Technics and Time, 2: Disorientation'? A: The main theme is a philosophical exploration of how technology affects our perception of time and space, highlighting the disorientation caused by modern technological advancements.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Bernard Stiegler, a French philosopher known for his work on technology and its impact on society.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 13, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does 'Technics and Time, 2: Disorientation' have? A: The book contains 286 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Phenomenology.
- Q: What philosophical figures does Stiegler engage with in this book? A: Stiegler engages with philosophers such as Husserl, Derrida, Heidegger, and Simondon.
- Q: What are the key concepts discussed in this book? A: Key concepts include the industrial temporalization of consciousness, technological memory, and the ideological control of digital environments.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with philosophy? A: While it addresses complex philosophical themes, readers with an interest in technology and its societal implications may find it insightful.