“Tell Me the Truth About Technology” – Our Relationship with Technology, Technology and Society

The talk will look at key themes to understand our daily relationship with technology and more broadly the role of technology in society, emphasizing both changes and historical continuity. The following topics will be addressed, challenging widespread stereotypes in contemporary public discourse about technology:
How technology changes us
Why technology is not neutral
The reason not only digital technology matters
Why society and politics are often displaced by technology

Lecture:
Massimiano BUCCHI
(Department of Sociology and social research, University of Trento, Professor)

Comments:
Michael FACIUS (Tokyo College, Associate Professor)
EMA Arisa (Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo, Associate Professor)

00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:57 Lecture: Prof. BUCCHI
00:47:58 Comment Prof. FACIUS & Discussion
01:14:44 Comment Prof. Ema & Discussion
01:36:00 Q&A

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