The Season of Reasons

I believe that Faulkner is correct on his theory that in order for technology to develop, it needs to be planned for with diversity in mind. Creating tech that only works for one group, limits the capabilities of that device or system and prevents accessibility for many. By receiving feedback from various groups, it allows for new concepts to surface and for innovation to give shape. By inviting as many people into the conversation, the product(s) can evolve and it allows for the flaws to be found faster, the questions and concerns to be revealed and actively discussed and for the ideas for the next stage of development to take place. Without diversity, a product can suffer from being niche. This is problematic because people exist in all areas of the world and the environment in which these people live are also extremely significant to the development of the tech. By having a product that can be used anywhere/ everywhere, it becomes more appealing to the consumers, which can...

Latour's Actor Network Theory: A.N.T. and  the four objections  Sismondo lists: 1.Practices and cultures 2.Problems of agency 3.Problems of realism 4.Problems of the stability of objects and actions Out of these objections, I believe the most relevant are the problems of agency because "In principle, ANT is entirely symmetrical around the human/non-human divide. Non-humans can appear to act in exactly the same way as do humans – they can have interests, they can enroll others" but ANT "downplay(s) any agency that non-humans might have". Fundamentally ANT contradicts itself and doesn't consider the perspectives outside of the main one to be evaluated. My interpretation of this suggests that not all possible outcomes are considered, or allowed to be tested. Therefore, results will vary and uncertainties will occur. 

            From this week's readings on "Heidegger and Technology", I have chosen to support Feenberg's perspective because by not understanding the functions of our technology, uncalculated risks can take effect. Technology should follow the hallmarks of science, so that the models can be applied and tested before they can be safely utilized to enhance our lives. If testing is neglected, serious negative consequences may happen and in today's modern world, it is of the utmost importance that the tech safely meets the standards of the consumer.   Note: I also revised and edited my original post for week 1.

            From this week’s reading about Schadewaldt's concepts of ‘nature’ and ‘technique’, I have learned that the concept of nature relates to the physics of the world. While technique relates to industrial technology. Over time, both of these concepts have been used to better assess the evolution of technological advancement and its impact on the physical world.              For instance, in under 30 years, the Internet has evolved faster than any organic organism within that time. But before the World Wide Web, technological advancements happened steadily. Afterwards however, technology has revolutionized the possibilities of the world and it has drastically influenced the world we live in. Before technology existed, man existed in a simpler realm. People were forced to adapt to their innate surroundings for survival. Millions of years later, technology has made surviving in this world much easier...

We were assigned to make a "dummy" post, so this happened... #ChallengeAccepted