Poiesis

Nick Rabb
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Take a deep dive into the history and mechanics of different technologies, including a look through a philosophical lens at how they may shape our lives in ways that we haven't yet noticed.

Episodes

  1. 11/28/2018

    On Video Games

    Chances are, if you're reading this, you've played a video game before. They've pervaded our lives in significant ways. As a unique mix of technology and art-form, they tell us a lot about our cultures, and also have potential to drastically broaden our horizons. Let's investigate some video games.

    On Video Games

  2. 10/12/2018

    Introduction: On Poiesis

    What the heck does "poiesis" even mean? Why should I care? These questions will come to light as we reveal our purpose together.

  3. 10/05/2018

    On Social Media

    Embark on a journey through the history of human social relations, up to the currently dominant form of Social Media, and reflect on their non-obvious effects on our daily lives. Spoiler alert: there's more to these interactions than we think! For a bibliography of works used in the production of this episode, visit http://poiesisacademy.com

  • 3 Episodes

About

Take a deep dive into the history and mechanics of different technologies, including a look through a philosophical lens at how they may shape our lives in ways that we haven't yet noticed.

Information

  • Creator
    Nick Rabb
  • Years Active
    2018
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Poiesis