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Book Synopsis: Gunther Anders' Philosophy of Technology is the first comprehensive exploration of the ground-breaking work of German thinker Gunther Anders. Anders' philosophy has become increasingly prescient in our digitised, technological age as his work predicts the prevalence of social media, ubiquitous surveillance and the turn to big data. Anders' ouevre also explored the technologies of nuclear power and the biotech concerns for the human and transhuman condition which have become so central to current theory. Babette Babich argues that Anders offers important resources on streaming digital media through his writings on radio, television and film and is, unusually, both a comprehensive and profound thinker. Anders' relationship with key philosophers like Hannah Arendt and Walter Benjamin and his thinking on Goethe, Nietzsche and Rilke is also explored with a focus on the deep impact he made on his peers. It reflects specifically on the intersection of Anders’ thought Heidegger and the Frankfurt school and how influential a figure he was on the landscape of 20th century philosophy. A compelling rehabilitation of a thinker with profound contemporary relevance.
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Looking for an insightful and thought-provoking read? Look no further than Günther Anders' Philosophy of Technology: From Phenomenology to Critical Theory. This groundbreaking book delves into the visionary work of German thinker Günther Anders, whose ideas have proven to be remarkably accurate in our technologically advanced era. From social media to surveillance and big data, Anders' predictions have become our reality. But his explorations don't stop there. Anders also tackles the pressing issues of nuclear power and the impact of biotechnology on humanity. With remarkable depth and comprehensive analysis, Babette Babich sheds light on Anders' perspectives on radio, television, and film, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the digital media landscape.
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