Whose Art Are We Talking About?

Area of Science:

• Science and Technology Studies
• Philosophy of Technology
• Sociology of Technology

Background:

• The study examines the "art of living with technology" as a framework for understanding technomoral change.
• It builds upon critical feedback from Jeannette Pols and Tamar Sharon to refine the case study.
• The research addresses the concept of reflexivity in the context of technological engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elaborate on the case study of the art of living with technology.
• To clarify the notion of reflexivity in technomoral change.
• To connect micro-level case study findings to macro-level implications for surveillance societies.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative case study analysis.
• Critical review and response to scholarly feedback.
• Conceptual elaboration of "art of living" and "technomoral change".

Main Results:

• The paper clarifies whose "art" is being discussed in the context of technology engagement.
• It deepens the understanding of reflexivity as a critical component of technomoral change.
• The study highlights the value of micro-level studies for macro-level societal analysis.

Conclusions:

• Micro-level case studies provide valuable insights for understanding broader societal shifts in the 'art of becoming' with technology.
• Reflexivity is a key element in navigating technomoral change.
• The research contributes to a nuanced understanding of living with technology in an increasingly surveilled world.