The Political Philosophy of Bernard Stiegler - A Revolutionary Guide to the Digital Age

Explore a comprehensive lecture that delves into Bernard Stiegler's revolutionary analysis of digital capitalism and climate change through the lens of technological philosophy. Learn how Stiegler's framework incorporates concepts like Simondon's individuation, Husserl's retention, and Derrida's pharmakon to address humanity's increasing proletarianization due to cognitive automation. Examine his theory of resistance based on negentropy and his strategy for reforming local communities while building a new internation inspired by Mauss. Compare these approaches to Marx's traditional revolutionary strategies in response to industrial capitalism, and consider the implications for political philosophy in the age of artificial intelligence technologies like ChatGPT. Delivered by Harry Halpin, CEO of Nym Technologies and former MIT CSAIL and Inria de Paris Research Scientist, this talk draws from his extensive experience in artificial intelligence, extended cognition, and privacy-enhancing technologies, offering valuable insights into the intersection of technology, philosophy, and social change.