Normativity of Artifacts
New School for Social Research: Philosophy
CRN: 15599
Credits: 3
When we say that "technology is not neutral," what exactly are we saying, and is it true? This course will critically examine the normativity of artifacts, and explore how technology shapes—and is shaped by—individual and social values. We'll look at several case studies that argue that specific technologies are inherently biased, and then raise the larger question of whether technology itself has a politics.
College: New School for Social Research (GF)
Department: Philosophy (PHI)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 18
Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:32am EST 11/5/2024