Prometheanism is a term popularized by the political theorist John Dryzek to describe an environmental orientation which perceives the Earth as a resource whose utility is determined primarily by human needs and interests and whose environmental problems are overcome through human innovation. The term was introduced in Dryzek's work, The Politics of the Earth: Environmental Discourses (1997). In contrast with other environmental perspectives, Promethea… WebJul 22, 2024 · Geoengineering, in the definition offered by Oxford University’s geoengineering program, is “the deliberate large-scale intervention in the Earth’s natural systems to counteract climate change.” Cloud brightening is only one item on the agenda. ... In response to the charge of hubris and Prometheanism, it is just as important to ...
Brometheanism Alexander R. Galloway
WebPrometheanism mobilises Anders’s pragmatic thought and current trends in critical theory to rethink the constellations of power that are configuring themselves around our increasingly “smart” machines. The book offers a comprehensive introduction to Anders’s philosophy of technology with an annotated translation of his visionary essay ... WebPromethean [ pr uh- mee-thee- uhn ] adjective of or suggestive of Prometheus. creative; boldly original. noun a person who resembles Prometheus in spirit or action. There are … proposed subdivision
Prometheanism: Technology, Digital Culture and Human …
WebA second, Prometheanism, is a future-oriented orientation that values creation for its own sake, the as-yet-uncreated precisely because it has never yet existed, and denigrates the past precisely because it has already been. WebPromethean definition: Relating to or suggestive of Prometheus. WebAfter a short introduction, the book presents alphabetically-ordered, substantial chapters on Brassier's "Prometheanism," Grant's "Vitalist Idealism," Harman's "Object-Oriented Ontology," and Meillassoux's "Speculative Materialism." Each of the four main chapters begins with a summary section recounting the remarks and arguments presented by ... proposed suggestions