Modernity of choice

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Publish Date:2003-06-01
Features: This book believes there are two forms of modernity. On one hand, modernity refers to a rationalist and universal historical development that destroys our memory, culture, and traditions, where technoculture dominates the changes of the era. During this transformation, democratic regimes, urbanization, a universalist view of progress, and an optimistic attitude toward technology are all realized and proven in Europe. On the other hand, modernity—as a more narrowly defined concept—also refers to American culture or Americanization. With the advent of globalization and the unprecedented strength of the United States, this form of modernity has increasingly been met with vigilance and resentment. How should we approach these two forms of modernity? The author proposes his theory of technological critique, which delves into the inner life of technological systems and reveals various unexplored possibilities, thereby embodying its unique qualities.