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The Supreme Danger of Living in a Technological Age
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Philosopher Hubert Dreyfus discusses Heidegger's belief that without ever choosing it, the modern age has made us believe that our salvation will come from optimization and efficiency, which is one of the supreme dangers of living in a technological age.
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Heidegger views the technological age as a supreme danger because it affects the way we understand ourselves without us even realizing it.
1:53:56 - 1:56:18 (02:22)
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Heidegger views the technological age as a supreme danger because it affects the way we understand ourselves without us even realizing it. However, he also believes that it's a saving possibility if we recognize that it was given to us and we can find a way to supersede it.
ChapterThe Supreme Danger of Living in a Technological Age
Episode#227 – Sean Kelly: Existentialism, Nihilism, and the Search for Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Greek culture's value system centered around taking care of strangers and hospitality is at odds with the modern obsession for efficiency and optimization.
1:56:18 - 1:59:19 (03:00)
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The Greek culture's value system centered around taking care of strangers and hospitality is at odds with the modern obsession for efficiency and optimization. Their natural inclination towards experiencing moments for what they are create moments of aliveness that modern society may deem unachievable.