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Why We Misunderstand Computers: A Philosopher's Shocking Take on the 'Thing' That Rules Our World
Think you know what a computer is? Think again. In this video, we dive into Suzana Alpsancar's groundbreaking book 'Das Ding namens Computer' (The Thing Called Computer). She reveals that our everyday understanding of computers as mere tools or media is dangerously limited. Instead, computers are a new kind of 'thing' that is reshaping human existence itself. Drawing on the radical ideas of media philosopher Vilém Flusser, we explore how computers are not just calculating machines but the drivers of a cultural revolution as big as the invention of writing. You'll discover why Flusser believed we're moving from a 'historical' to a 'post-historical' age, where linear thinking is replaced by zero-dimensional, computational consciousness. This video unpacks the shocking conclusion: computers are not just changing what we do, but who we are. Watch to understand the hidden philosophy behind the screen.
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