Philosophy of Technology and Design: Shaping the Relations Between Humans and Technologies
Understanding and designing the relations between technology and society
In every aspect of our lives we make use of all kinds of technologies. Technologies can anticipate needs or solve problems, and they can extend or enhance human capacities and activities. Technologies have made life easier, but also complicated our world. In this course you will get acquainted with some key approaches in philosophy of technology and design. The course focuses on the relations between humans and technologies. You will learn how philosophy can help us understand the social implications of technologies. And you will find out how to apply these insights in the practice of design.
What topics will you cover?
- Introduction into some classical thinkers in philosophy of technology.
- Reflecting on the power of technology and if humans are still in control.
- Learning about the philosophical approach of technological mediation.
- Applying the ethical dimension of technology to the design process.
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