Investigating Human-Tech Relationships: a Postphenomenological Examination of Digital Value Using Dynamic Material Hermeneutics

EasyChair Preprint 14797

Abstract

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the relationship between humans and technology has become increasingly intricate, necessitating new approaches to understand this interplay. This article explores the complex interconnections between human experiences and technological artifacts through a postphenomenological lens, emphasizing the concept of digital value. By employing dynamic material hermeneutics, the study delves into how technologies mediate human-world relations, transforming both perceptions and actions in digital environments. The abstract offers a concise overview of the study's focus on human-technology relations, the methodological framework, and the implications for understanding digital value. It highlights the significance of considering both the material and interpretative dimensions of technology in contemporary analyses. By examining the ways in which technologies shape and are shaped by human practices, this article contributes to a deeper understanding of the ethical and societal implications of technological mediation. The findings underscore the necessity of adopting a nuanced approach to digital value, recognizing the dynamic interplay between humans and technology in shaping contemporary digital landscapes.

Keyphrases: Digital Value, Dynamic Material Hermeneutics, Human experience, P ostphenomenology, Recursive Technologies, Technological Evolution, digital artifacts, human-technology interaction, technological mediation, user engagement

@booklet{EasyChair:14797,
  author    = {Toluwani Bolu},
  title     = {Investigating Human-Tech Relationships: a Postphenomenological Examination of Digital Value Using Dynamic Material Hermeneutics},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14797},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}