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You could say similar of any technology, as they all extend and amputate ourselves in some way. I read the Schopenhauer line as a sentiment against technosoluti
by psychomugs 4y ago
You could say similar of any technology, as they all extend and amputate ourselves in some way. I read the Schopenhauer line as a sentiment against technosolutionism; technology like books are fine in moderation, but they are not replacements for the reality of lived experience.
See Marshall McLuhan and Neil Postman for better arguments.
- oldsklgdfth 4y agoCame here to mention those two. It’s a subtle message. Technology giveth and technology taketh. Use of any technology is a trade off.
- Forgeties79 4y agoI definitely see that interpretation and it’s how I would take it personally, I’m just kind of musing.