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The Cybernetic Hypothesis (Semiotext(e) / Intervention Series),Used
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An early text from Tiqqun that views cybernetics as a fable of late capitalism, and offers tools for the resistance.The cybernetician's mission is to combat the general entropy that threatens living beings, machines, societiesthat is, to create the experimental conditions for a continuous revitalization, to constantly restore the integrity of the whole.from The Cybernetic HypothesisThis early Tiqqun text has lost none of its pertinence. The Cybernetic Hypothesis presents a genealogy of our technical present that doesn't point out the political and ethical dilemmas embedded in it as if they were puzzles to be solved, but rather unmasks an enemy force to be engaged and defeated. Cybernetics in this context is the tekn of threat reduction, which unfortunately has required the reduction of a disturbing humanity to packets of manageable information. Not so easily done. Not smooth. A matter of civil war, in fact. According to the authors, cybernetics is the latest master fable, welcomed at a certain crisis juncture in late capitalism. And now the interesting question is: Has the guest in the house become the master of the house?The cybernetic hypothesis is strategic. Readers of this little book are not likely to be naive. They may be already looking, at least in their heads, for a weapon, for a counterstrategy. Tiqqun here imagines an unbearable disturbance to a System that can take only so much: only so much desertion, only so much destituent gesture, only so much guerilla attack, only so much wickedness and joy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Cybernetic Hypothesis'? A: 'The Cybernetic Hypothesis' explores the relationship between cybernetics and late capitalism, presenting it as a fable that highlights the political and ethical dilemmas of our technical present.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Tiqqun, a collective known for their critical writings on contemporary society and technology.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Cybernetic Hypothesis' have? A: 'The Cybernetic Hypothesis' contains 168 pages, providing a concise yet profound examination of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: 'The Cybernetic Hypothesis' was published on April 14, 2020.
- Q: What format is 'The Cybernetic Hypothesis' available in? A: The book is available in paperback format, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical copies.
- Q: Is 'The Cybernetic Hypothesis' suitable for beginners in cybernetics? A: While the book delves into complex themes, it is designed to engage readers who are already critically thinking about technology and society, making it suitable for those with an interest in the subject.
- Q: Does the book discuss the implications of cybernetics on society? A: 'The Cybernetic Hypothesis' critically examines how cybernetics influences societal structures and the potential threats it poses to humanity.
- Q: What genre does 'The Cybernetic Hypothesis' belong to? A: The book falls under the category of Cybernetics and is part of the Semiotext(e) / Intervention Series, which focuses on critical theory.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for academic studies? A: Yes, 'The Cybernetic Hypothesis' can serve as a valuable reference for academic studies in fields related to cybernetics, technology, and critical theory.
- Q: What are the key takeaways from 'The Cybernetic Hypothesis'? A: Key takeaways include an understanding of cybernetics as a tool for threat reduction in late capitalism and the call for resistance against the reduction of humanity to mere information packets.