Extimate Technology: Self-Formation in a Technological World

This book investigates how we should form ourselves in a world saturated with technologies that are profoundly intruding in the very fabric of our selfhood. It argues that the values, goals, and ideals that humans encounter in their environments shape their identities and enable them to critically relate to their present state. It introduces an alternative theory, Technological Sublimation Theory (TST), which redefines the notion of human enhancement.

Format: Hardback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this captivating book, the author delves into the intricate relationship between technology and human identity, exploring the profound ways in which emerging technologies are reshaping our selves and shaping our futures. The author argues that we must move beyond the traditional dualism of inside and outside and recognize that our external environment plays a significant role in shaping our inner selves. Drawing inspiration from a range of philosophical thinkers, including Nietzsche, Peirce, and Lacan, the author demonstrates how the values, goals, and ideals we encounter in our surroundings not only influence our identities but also empower us to critically reflect on our present state.

Rather than seeking to enhance ourselves through technology, the author proposes a novel perspective on technological self-formation, advocating for a concept called technological sublimation. This perspective challenges the notion of human enhancement and redefines the very idea of what it means to be human. Through the introduction of Technological Sublimation Theory (TST), the author offers an alternative framework for understanding the process of technological self-formation.

This book will appeal to scholars and advanced students engaged in the fields of philosophy of technology, philosophy of the self, phenomenology, pragmatism, and the history of philosophy. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003139409, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license, allowing for widespread dissemination and collaboration.

Weight: 616g
Dimension: 158 x 237 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367687281