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Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour

Gilbert Simondon - On The Mode Of Existence Of Technical Objects

Jul 2, 2024
Cooper and Taylor discuss Gilbert Simondon's views on technical objects, challenging human-machine antagonism and exploring the evolution from abstract to concrete creations. They analyze concretization, efficiency in engine types, consumerism's impact on innovation, and human adaptability. The conversation delves into cybernetics, artificialization, and systemic problems in technical evolution and societal structures.
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  • Technical objects evolve through concretization, showcasing interconnected parts in a systematic structure.
  • Simon Don explores the internalization of milieu within technical objects, pushing for a distinct technical culture.

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Evolution of Technical Objects through Concretization

Simon Don examines the evolution of technical objects through concretization, where the parts resonate intricately within a system. He uses examples like the development of engines to illustrate this concept, highlighting the transition from more abstract mechanisms to systems with synergetic unity. This approach aims to address inadequacies in the technical objects by fulfilling multiple functions within a systematic structure.

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