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What is the main characteristic of calculative thinking?
What is the main characteristic of calculative thinking?
- Fostering harmony with the environment
- Allowing nature to reveal itself
- Experiencing the intangible aspects of life
- Manipulating nature according to human desire (correct)
Meditative thinking encourages humans to control nature forcefully.
Meditative thinking encourages humans to control nature forcefully.
False (B)
What does the term 'techne' encompass in the context of art and technology?
What does the term 'techne' encompass in the context of art and technology?
It encompasses both the intangible experiences and tangible aspects of life.
According to Paulo Coelho, it is boastful for man to think that he can save the ________.
According to Paulo Coelho, it is boastful for man to think that he can save the ________.
What is one consequence of calculative thinking illustrated in the content?
What is one consequence of calculative thinking illustrated in the content?
Scarcities in resources like electricity are considered a result of meditative thinking.
Scarcities in resources like electricity are considered a result of meditative thinking.
Describe how SM Baguio exemplifies meditative thinking.
Describe how SM Baguio exemplifies meditative thinking.
Match each concept with its description:
Match each concept with its description:
What is the opposite of meditative thinking?
What is the opposite of meditative thinking?
Meditative thinking involves putting an order to nature to better understand and control it.
Meditative thinking involves putting an order to nature to better understand and control it.
What is the main goal of meditative thinking?
What is the main goal of meditative thinking?
According to Heidegger, modern technology is characterized by ______________________.
According to Heidegger, modern technology is characterized by ______________________.
What is the term that resembles the concept of 'bringing something out of concealment'?
What is the term that resembles the concept of 'bringing something out of concealment'?
Aletheia refers to a constant truth that is closed or concealed.
Aletheia refers to a constant truth that is closed or concealed.
Match the following concepts with their characteristics:
Match the following concepts with their characteristics:
What is the key difference between meditative thinking and calculative thinking?
What is the key difference between meditative thinking and calculative thinking?
What does Heidegger refer to as 'destining' in relation to technology?
What does Heidegger refer to as 'destining' in relation to technology?
Heidegger believed that technology is solely about controlling and manipulating nature.
Heidegger believed that technology is solely about controlling and manipulating nature.
What does the term 'poiesis' signify in Heidegger's philosophy?
What does the term 'poiesis' signify in Heidegger's philosophy?
Heidegger emphasizes that technology can lead to ecological _________ due to the exploitation of natural resources.
Heidegger emphasizes that technology can lead to ecological _________ due to the exploitation of natural resources.
Match the following aspects of technology with their corresponding implications:
Match the following aspects of technology with their corresponding implications:
Which of the following is NOT considered an ecological consequence of technology?
Which of the following is NOT considered an ecological consequence of technology?
For Heidegger, technology serves only to confine humans within a framework of destining.
For Heidegger, technology serves only to confine humans within a framework of destining.
What is the philosophical significance of 'aletheia' in Heidegger's view of technology?
What is the philosophical significance of 'aletheia' in Heidegger's view of technology?
Study Notes
Concepts of Thinking in Relation to Technology
- Calculative Thinking: Human ability to manipulate nature to fulfill desires; closely related to enframing, emphasizing control over the environment.
- Meditative Thinking: Allows nature to reveal itself without force; promotes observation and awareness rather than manipulation.
- Techne: Refers to both tangible and intangible aspects of life, emphasizing the experience derived from technology and nature.
Environmental Impact of Technology
- Increasing reliance on technology leads to fear of irregularities and viewing nature primarily as a resource.
- Examples of environmental compromise include electricity scarcity due to Kaliwa Dam, compromising Sierra Madre, and road widening projects.
- Technology can enslave humans, making them excessively dependent.
Dangers of Technology
- Overconsumption and dependency can lead to issues such as lifestyle diseases, portrayed through the example of acquired diabetes due to unhealthy dietary habits.
- Highlights the risk posed by the use of harmful substances in agriculture, such as ripening agents, that threaten food safety and health.
Philosophical Concepts: Poiesis and Aletheia
- Poiesis: Describes the activity of bringing something that does not exist into being; a process revealing truth.
- Aletheia: Represents the ongoing pursuit of truth, emphasizing openness and disclosure.
Heidegger’s Perspective on Technology
- Technology acts as a mode of revealing, with the true accessible through our understanding and utilization of it.
- Enframing refers to the ordering of nature for manipulation, reflecting humans’ role as instruments of technology in fulfilling desires.
Ecological and Societal Consequences
- Exploitation of resources results in ecological repercussions and raises awareness about privacy and human rights.
- Economic implications of information, evidenced by influencers and their marketing impact.
- Strategic conflicts, such as the Israel-Palestine War, can be influenced by the rise and fall of petroleum.
- Concerns about artificial ingredients in food production, leading to adverse health effects.
Conclusion
- Understanding the duality of technology and nature—while technology offers benefits, it poses risks that require careful examination of human choices and responsibilities.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of episteme and its relation to human ability, calculative thinking, and the creation of technology. It also touches on human fear of irregularities and the desire to manipulate nature.
