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The Thomistic Institute
The Danger of Technology to Human Flourishing | Prof. James Madden
Jun 7, 2024
Prof. James Madden discusses the balance between technological development and human agency, exploring the impact of technology on desires, consumption, and the environment. He reflects on Heidegger's views, divine intervention, and the spiritual emptiness caused by progress. The podcast also delves into Augustine's conversion, finding satisfaction in the Creator, and accepting unfulfilled desires as a path to God.
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- Technology poses threats to human flourishing through environmental degradation and societal health issues.
- Human technology reflects our rational nature but risks mechanizing humanity and diminishing existential significance.
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Contemporary Challenges with Technology
The podcast delves into the challenges posed by technology on our agency, highlighting concerns such as environmental degradation, biotechnology's impact on human life, and the negative effects of personalized digital technology and processed foods. It underscores the pressing issues of obesity and opioid epidemics, cautioning about the rapid pace of technological advancements and their unforeseen consequences.
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