Academic Activities

Neglected Voices in Philosophy of Technology

Seminar and Colloquium

Neglected Voices in Philosophy of Technology
13 MAY 2024

Date

13 May 2024 (Mon)

Time

2:00 - 5:30pm

Location

CEC 911, 9/F, Christian Education Centre, Ho Sin Hang Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University, 224 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong

Speaker

Dr. Christopher Coenen, Head of Research Group "Life, Innovation, Health, and Technology", Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Dr. Pak-hang Wong, Assistant Professor, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University Dr. Levi Checketts, Assistant Professor, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University

Language

English

Abstract:

Philosophers of technology often discuss how technologies "embed" certain values. In recent years, critical voices have highlighted some of the dynamics of power inherent in technologies. And yet, many important perspectives, such as different cultures and ethnicities, socio-economic class, disability, queer identities, or even feminist views have been neglected in philosophy of technology. This colloquium discusses these neglected perspectives and how their neglect or inclusion might change philosophy of technology.
 

Respondent:
  • Prof. Ahti Pietarinen, Professor, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University
Chairperson:
  • Dr. Rachel Robertson, Assistant Professor, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University