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![“[I]n principle, the interminably open horizon of human
existence does not allow for any computerization, but that
computers can be helpful tools (in the sense of Being and
Time) since they, like humans, exist on the basis of language.
Conceptualizing the most complex technological medium as a
tool, however, is so common and comforting that the
humanities are free to continue their business as usual. Given
that tools are always defined from the point of view of their
user, there is no need to question the old approach that defines
machines from the point of view of humans; and subsequently
there is no need to consider the possibility that, conversely,
humans are defined by machines.”
—Friedrich Kittler, “Thinking Colours and/or
Machines.” Theory, Culture, & Society. 23.7-8.
(1996/2006): 39-50.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/hybridliterarystudies-140302103341-phpapp02/85/Hybrid-literarystudies-5-320.jpg)
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Hybrid literarystudies
The document summarizes a presentation by Roger Whitson on hybrid literary studies, including critical making, steampunk, and digital humanities. It includes links to related topics like deep time recursion and palimpsest materiality. It also quotes Friedrich Kittler saying that while computers can be useful tools, they also define humans, challenging the traditional view of machines being defined by humans. The presentation was on March 1, 2014 at the ASU Alumni Lounge.
Hybrid literarystudies
- 1. http://bit.ly/1jxNnFB Hybrid Literary Studies: CriticalMaking, Steampunk, Digital Humanities @RogerWhitson SWES ASU Alumni Lounge 1 March 2014
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- 5. “[I]n principle, theinterminably open horizon of human existence does not allow for any computerization, but that computers can be helpful tools (in the sense of Being and Time) since they, like humans, exist on the basis of language. Conceptualizing the most complex technological medium as a tool, however, is so common and comforting that the humanities are free to continue their business as usual. Given that tools are always defined from the point of view of their user, there is no need to question the old approach that defines machines from the point of view of humans; and subsequently there is no need to consider the possibility that, conversely, humans are defined by machines.” —Friedrich Kittler, “Thinking Colours and/or Machines.” Theory, Culture, & Society. 23.7-8. (1996/2006): 39-50.
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