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For Heidegger, "truth" is a "revealing," a process in which something "gives" or "shows"


itself. This "giving" of the universe is perpetuated in the arena of art. In Heidegger's
opinion, art's relationship with the world differs from technology's in that art is more
concerned with "taking part" in the process of coming-to-be and disclosing that
characterizes existence rather than measuring, classifying, and exploiting the world's
resources. Poiesis refers to the act of disclosing or bringing into being something that
did not previously exist. In our current, technological environment, I believe this is a
very useful approach to look at technology. Indeed, advancements in high-tech items,
military equipment, and other fields have controlled and run our globe. Technology has
always influenced the path of history, but our own era is unlike any other. Living in an
era where the rate of technology innovation and its ability to impact people is
unparalleled has both a privilege and a responsibility. For example, the requisite
materials to build a wooden cup have always existed, but the idea of a wooden cup
comes into being as a revelation.

2. Heidegger strongly opposes the views that technology is "a means to an end" or "a
human activity." These two approaches, which Heidegger refers to as "instrumental"
and "anthropological," respectively, are "correct," but they do not go deep enough; as
he puts it, they are not yet "true." Unquestionably, technological objects are means to
ends, and they are built and operated by humans, but technology's essence is
something else entirely. Heidegger observes that, just as the essence of a tree is not
itself a tree, the essence of technology is not itself something technological. So, if
technology is neither a means to an end nor a human activity, what is it? According to
Heidegger, technology must be understood as "a technique of disclosing" (Heidegger
1977, 12). “Revealing” is one of the concepts Heidegger coined in order to enable him to
think what he believes is no longer feasible to consider. It's his rendering of the Greek
term alètheuein, which means 'to discover' - to reveal what had been hidden. The
independent noun alètheia is related to this verb and is commonly rendered as "truth,"
while Heidegger maintains that "un-concealment" is a better translation.
3. Interactivity, connection, and user-generated content are all characteristics of social
media. The use of social media has become a crucial everyday activity in today's culture.
Social media is commonly used for social interaction, news and information access, and
decision-making. It is a useful tool for communicating with individuals locally and
globally, as well as for sharing, creating, and disseminating information. Through
reviews, marketing methods, and advertising, social media can impact customer buying
decisions. In short, social media has a significant impact on our ability to interact,
develop connections, acquire and disseminate knowledge, and make the best decisions.
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS.
- Electricity
- Laser
- Semiconductor chips
- Quantum computing
- Elevator
- Human Genome Project
- Automobile
- Global Positioning System.
- Computer and AI
4. When Heidegger says that "the essence of technology is by no means anything
technological," he indicates that the driving force behind modern modes of production
is neither found in the machines themselves, nor in the many human activities
associated with them. The parts that make up the machine, as well as the labor of
factory workers, all belong to technology in his example of the automobile, but they are
not its essence. The "frame of mind" that perceives the world as raw materials for the
creation of automobiles—its metal ore reserves, chemical structures, and human
population—gets closer to what Heidegger meant by the essence of technology.
Heidegger's argument, however, is more far-reaching. He claims that enframing stems
from the human drive for a "precise" and "scientific" knowledge of the world. Where
does this human cognitive enframing tendency begin? Heidegger does not provide a
response to this issue; rather, he defines the philosophical situation in which it might be
raised. Philosophy, according to Heidegger, is "the laborious attempt to think through
still more primally what was primally thought" (303). His passion with ancient
philosophy and his desire to trace the origins of words are, of course, intertwined with
his larger aim of discovering the "primal" meanings of fundamental concepts. What he
considers to be the most fundamental is also the most enduring; the most fundamental
concepts are those that will continue to affect subsequent concepts.
5. While some forms of technology may have made positive changes in the world, there is
evidence for the negative effects of technology and its overuse, as well. Overuse or reliance on
technology can have negative psychological consequences, such as:
-Isolation
Although social media and other technologies are intended to bring people together, they may
have the opposite impact in some circumstances.
-Depression and anxiety
People who thought they had more unfavorable social interactions online and were more likely
to compare themselves to others had higher levels of despair and anxiety.
-Eyestrain
Handheld tablets, cellphones, and computers, for example, can hold a person's attention for
long periods of time. This could cause eyestrain.
-Poor posture
Many technologies encourage users to adopt a "down and forward" posture, which involves
hunching forward and staring down at the screen. The neck and spine may be subjected to
undue stress as a result of this.
-Sleep problems
Using technology too close to bedtime can lead to sleep problems. Blue light, such as that from
cell phones, e-readers, and laptops, stimulates the brain, which causes this effect.
-Reduced physical activity
The majority of common digital technologies are sedentary. More extensive use of these
technology encourages a more sedentary lifestyle, which has been linked to a variety of health
problems, including:
obesity

coronary heart disease

diabetes type 2

untimely death

-Addiction to these technologies

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