Albert Borgmann is a philosopher and writer whose research interests intersect technology, society, and culture. Albert’s theory, the device paradigm, and his book “Technology and the Character of Contemporary Life” are foundational contributions to the philosophy of technology.

Our conversation with Albert focuses on the philosophy of technology: What does philosophy of technology even mean and why is it relevant? Why does technology obscure, abstract, and conceal? We cover these questions as well as: Albert’s theory of technology: the device paradigm, minimalism, the human condition, and the perils and promises of technology.

About and from Albert Borgmann

• Albert Borgmann on Wikipedia
• Albert Borgmann faculty bio
• Technology and the Character of Contemporary Life
• Device Paradigm  

Philosophers

• Jacques Ellul 
• John Rawls
• Martin Heidegger
• Martha Nussbaum

Books and Articles

• Stanford: Technology
• The Supper of the Lamb
• Wonder Bread
• Measuring What Counts

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Music

• Music used in this podcast: Simplex Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com): Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
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