New Praxis. Releasement in a Technological World

Abstract

As a result of the technological development we are witnessing some profound global changes that affect our lives in a very direct and ambivalent way. In fact, we have the feeling that technology is as useful as it is dangerous. And this double face produces in us some restlessness. This uneasiness is at the root of some practices that imply the total or partial renunciation of certain technological modes. These practices are not always endowed with a clear sense and foundation. They are rather fuzzy reactions guided by our sensations and intuitions. In the other pole, we have the work of some philosophers who have reflected on technology. Consequently, they have put forward valuable advices that remains, however, at an abstract level. Our hypothesis is that the notion of technological silence can function as a bridge between philosophical speculation and effective praxis, providing the first with concretion and the second with lucidity. To prove it, we will present, first, the very notion of technological silence (Sect. 3.1), and then some contemporary practices aimed at the reduction of technology (Sect. 3.2). Thirdly, we will present the recommendations of Heidegger and Kierkegaard for our use of technology (Sect. 3.3). We will see, next, in what sense technological silence can act here as a bridge between philosophy and praxis (Sect. 3.4). We will collect, finally, all the issues in a conclusive summary (Sect. 3.5).