Philosophize This! Episode #101 ... Heidegger pt. 2 - Science and Technology
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Apr 30, 2017 Dive into the intriguing world of Martin Heidegger's thoughts on modern technology. Explore how ancient philosophies clash with contemporary views on existence. Discover the unsettling transformation in our relationship with nature as technology reshapes our understanding. Unpack the existential concerns of alienation in a world where humanity is often treated as just another resource. This discussion will challenge you to rethink your connections to being and the technology that surrounds us.
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Questioning Philosophical Assumptions
- Heidegger believes philosophers made huge assumptions from the start, clouding our understanding of existence.
- He questions if science truly helps us understand being or just gives a false sense of understanding.
A Phenomenological Approach to Being
- Heidegger argues that traditional philosophy views existence as a realm of entities relating spatiotemporally.
- He suggests focusing on what it's like to be human, a phenomenological approach.
Modern Society's Sickness
- Heidegger believes modern society makes us "sick" at the level of being, creating a void.
- He blames our fixation with modern technology as a primary culprit.