Philosophy of Technology
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What is the primary way that modern technology interacts with nature?

  • It challenges nature and forcibly extracts its resources. (correct)
  • It works in harmony with nature's rhythms.
  • It has no impact on nature.
  • It only reveals nature's secrets through observation.

    • According to Heidegger, what characterizes modern technology?

  • An age of complete disconnection from nature.
  • An age of switches, standing reserve, and stockpiling. (correct)
  • An age of cooperation with nature.
  • An age of pure spiritual growth.

    • What is the term used to describe the way modern technology reveals nature?

  • Standing reserve
  • Enframing (correct)
  • Switching
  • Poiesis

    • What happens when humans allow themselves to be consumed by modern technology?

    <p>They lose their essence as human beings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the way nature is viewed in modern technology?

    <p>An orderable and calculable system of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation behind modern technology's exploitation of nature's resources?

    <p>To fulfill the never-ending demands of human consumption and storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does modern technology impact human relationships and interactions?

    <p>It leads to the loss of authentic personal encounters and the capacity for human connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of allowing modern technology to control our lives?

    <p>The loss of the essence of who we are as human beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does modern technology view nature?

    <p>As an orderable and calculable system of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying attitude of modern technology towards the natural world?

    <p>One of control and exploitation, rather than cooperation and respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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