Philosophy Of Media: A short History Of Ideas And Innovations From Socrates To Social Media

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Since the late-1980s the rise of the Internet and the emergence of the Networked Society have led to a rapid and profound transformation of everyday life. Underpinning this revolution is the computer – a media technology that is capable of not only transforming itself, but almost every other machine and media process that humans have used throughout history. In Philosophy of Media, Hassan and Sutherland explore the philosophical and technological trajectory of media from Classical Greece until today, casting a new and revealing light upon the global media condition. Key topics include: The mediation of politics. The question of objectivity. Automata and the metaphor of the machine. Analogue and digital. Technological determinism. Laid out in a clear and engaging format, Philosophy of Media provides an accessible and comprehensive exploration of the origins of the network society. It is essential reading for students of philosophy, media theory, politics, history and communication studies. Introduction : In Medias Res -- The disruptive power of the written word -- The mediation of politics -- Encoding the universe -- The question of objectivity -- Automata and the metaphor of the machine -- Form, matter, and simulation -- Summary -- Analogue and digital -- Technological determinism -- Global media society -- End of modern politics? -- Technological innovation and time -- Digitality and an ethic of responsibility -- Conclusion : Bridging the past and future.