Cybernetic Muse: Hannah Arendt on Automation, 1951–1958

Volume: 77, Issue: 4, Pages: 589 - 613
Published: Jan 1, 2016
Abstract
Almost no attention has been given to Hannah Arendt’s discussion of automation despite her claim that it was of almost unparalleled importance. This article demonstrates how Arendt’s conception of political action came to depend on her assessment of American technological trends following nuclear fission, especially automation and cybernetics. It contextualizes Arendt’s engagement with American interlocutors, showing how this informed her...
Paper Details
Title
Cybernetic Muse: Hannah Arendt on Automation, 1951–1958
Published Date
Jan 1, 2016
Volume
77
Issue
4
Pages
589 - 613
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