Technical Rationality and the Environmental Turn: The Case of Holly Herndon's Oikos

Miller explores the intersection of art, technology, and philosophy, focusing on Holly Herndon's work and the concept of technical rationality. Herndon's music and videos challenge traditional notions of the human-machine relationship and explore the implications of surveillance and data c...

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Published in:Symploke (Bloomington, Ind.) Ind.), 2024, Vol.32 (1), p.179-196
Main Author: Miller, Michael F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Human-computer interaction
Rationality
Technological change
Technology adoption
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Summary:Miller explores the intersection of art, technology, and philosophy, focusing on Holly Herndon's work and the concept of technical rationality. Herndon's music and videos challenge traditional notions of the human-machine relationship and explore the implications of surveillance and data capture. He critiques traditional notions of technological rationality, arguing that it is often associated with domination and control. He also examines accelerationist theory, which embraces technology and its potential for radical change, in relation to Herndon's work. He argues that traditional forms of critique, such as those offered by Marcuse and Klein, are insufficient for understanding contemporary technological developments.
ISSN:1069-0697
1534-0627
1534-0627
DOI:10.1353/sym.2024.a946617