Then & Now: Philosophy, History & Politics
What Makes Us Modern
Oct 19, 2021
Exploring the concept of modernity and the impact of Enlightenment philosophers in shaping the modern world. Discussing the separation of time and space through clocks and maps. Exploring the role of technology in depersonalizing interactions and shaping modern attitudes. Discussing the importance of trust and specialized knowledge in modern life. Exploring the promises of modernity and the potential shift to a post-modern era.
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- The use of disembedding tools like clocks and maps in modern society has transformed our perception of time and space, leading to a long-term thinking and global planning mindset.
- Money, as an abstract and disembedded tool, has shifted our focus from valuing people to filtering relationships through commodities, requiring trust in the system and taking risks.
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Disembedding Tools and Synchronization
Disembedding tools such as clocks, maps, and rulers have changed our perception of time and space. They have standardized time and made space communicable, allowing us to synchronize our activities and plan with others. These tools have transformed our modern attitude towards long-term thinking and global planning.
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