technology and you july 13, 2014 phil monsen define technology technology
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Technology and You
July 13, 2014
Phil Monsen
Define Technology
Technology <= art, craft
speaking, discourse, treatise, theory, doctrine, science
Thus: systematic treatment of art, craft or science
Technology more broadly1. Process: create means for specific valued
ends2. Objects: things created by processes3. Knowledge: Underlies process4. Technology: Subset of objects & knowledge
(e.g. “computer technology)5. System: All of the above, plus worldview
http://web.engr.oregonstate.edu/~funkk/Technology
Whoa!• Here is how I felt when Steve asked me to lead
this: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXgWZyb_HgE from 0:56 to 1:06)
• So: how should we approach the next hour?
Our Approach• Not:
– Is technology “good” or “evil”?– The Past is awesome! (aka “Go be Amish”)– The Future is awesome!
• Instead: Think critically and deeply as Christians and take that where it leads
Ironies
• The Bible does not use the word “technology”
• Lots of technology used to prepare
• Technology in use now to facilitate ABF
Questions to get us thinking
1. Who is the tool?
2. There’s a lot for lawyers to do…
3. Does anyone watch the watchers?
4. This is your brain on technology.
5. It’s right here in my pocket…
About Device Addiction
• It’s an “Elephant in the Room” if I had to pick one
• Admit it, you are addicted to some form of technology (if not your mobile device)
• It afflicts the 24th century too: *
• And it afflicted the ancients: Isaiah 44*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0uFKllcUgw (first clip at 01:56, second clip at 04:47)
If That Isn’t Enough to Get You Thinking…• Consider Google
– Founded in 1998, still growing like mad– Inside every Android phone (i.e. your pocket)– When you have a question – ask Dr. Google
• Now listen to one of Google’s Directors of Engineering: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f28LPwR8BdY)
Now How Do You Feel?
• Do you share Kurzweil’s vision?
• Do you think Google shares his vision?– If so: do you want to be careful about being
led where Google wants you to go?– If not: will the vision eventually obtain? And
then what?
This is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
• (I.e. issues of embodiedness)
• Other themes on your handouts
Finally – the Question(s)…
Which is true (or is either true)?Technology is the tool, I am the master.
Technology is the master, I am the tool.
And, in light of your answer: what is the implication for your life in Christ?
So Yeah, I Cheated
• I refuse to try to state/solve a problem
• Instead I want to make you think– Hard– Biblically– Today…and not just today!
Discussion Time
• Take note of your table number (you may have more than one)
• Discuss Bible passage(s) and Probing Question(s) associated with the number(s)
• Consider related issues and questions in the “Technology Themes” side
Wrap-Up
• Thinking through these issues takes time
• Christians and non-Christians alike are giving thought to these issues, e.g.– Deeply thoughtful books– Mars Hill Audio Journal
Close
• Final Thoughts? Questions?
• Prayer