Can we trust technology? A philosophical reflection on the meaning of trust and social criticism in the technological world

Authors

  • José A. López Cerezo Universidad de Oviedo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12795/Argumentos/2020.i23.01

Keywords:

trust, technological dependence, social criticism, artificialization

Abstract

In this paper we will try an exploratory reflection on the meaning of trust in technology and the value of critical skepticism in today's technological world. After examining the meaning of the notions of trust and dependence, and based on the contributions of various authors among which U. Beck and P. Sztompka stand out, we will argue that the increasing artificialization and depersonalization of our milieu is inducing a transition from confidence to dependence on the foundations of the social fabric. Finally, the value of personal skepticism and social criticism will be defended in response to the growing technological alienation in today's world.

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Published

2020-12-31