Philosophy of Technology Quiz

Aition and Indebtedness

• Aition is related to indebtedness as it brings forth a sense of guilt and responsibility for the consequences of human actions

Greek Reverence for the Sun

• The Greeks revered the sun as a symbol of life and energy, recognizing its essential role in sustaining the natural world

The Crisis

• The crisis referred to in the text is the unsustainable and destructive nature of modern development, which is fueled by consumption and indebtedness

Jason Hickel's Challenge

• Jason Hickel challenges us to rethink the notion of development and its association with economic growth, consumption, and indebtedness

Development and Consumption

• The common association with development is that it is linked to economic growth, consumption, and the perpetuation of indebtedness
• The text suggests that this association is problematic and unsustainable, as it leads to environmental degradation and social inequality

De-development

• De-development challenges us to rethink and reflect on the dominant narrative of development, recognizing its negative consequences and the need for alternative approaches

Enframing and Technology

• The text implies that enframing, or the conception of the world as a resource to be exploited, has a profound impact on our relationship with technology, leading to the prioritization of efficiency and productivity over human well-being and environmental sustainability