From the 'Rivers of Babylon' to the 'rivers of the internet' : cultivating rivers and communities, artificial technologies and artificial sensualities / Hans-Martin Sass.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sass, Hans-Martin, author.

Series:

Zeitdiagnosen Series

Zeitdiagnosen Series ; v.62

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civilization--History.

Civilization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (104 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Berlin, Germany : Lit Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, [2022]

Summary:

This book explores the evolution of human cultures and histories through the lens of technology and geography, drawing parallels between ancient practices and modern developments. It examines the transformation of natural environments into cultivated societies, highlighting the role of technology as a driving force in historical progress. The author references historical figures like Hegel and Ernst Kapp to discuss philosophical perspectives on world history, emphasizing the interconnectedness of technology, culture, and politics. The book is intended for readers interested in the historical interplay between technology and society, offering insights into how past innovations have shaped contemporary global interactions. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

CONTENT

PREFACE

1 WE OURSELVES CREATE OUR CULTURES AND HISTORIES

2 BUILDING COMMUNITIES, CULTUVATING TERRITORIES

3 HUMAN CAPACITIES MAKE HISTORY AND CULTIVATE BIOS

4 FITNESS AND SICKNESS OF POLITICAL BODIES

5 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCES AND ARTIFICIAL SENSUAL COMPANIONS

6 STEADINESS AND PLEASURE IN POLITICAL BODIES

7 TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES CHANGE WORLD HISTORY

8 PLAYS AND CULTURES IN MANY PLACES.

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ISBN:

9783643964847

3643964846

OCLC:

1407314100