27 The Functional Approach to Computer Mediated Communication

Lifelong Learning With A. A. Khatana · Jun 27, 2026 · 23m

There is a constant tension between whether technology shapes society or society shapes technology. This episode breaks down the core theoretical frameworks that explain how digital channels mediate human meaning and co-shape our everyday experiences.We move away from technology-specific knowledge that quickly becomes outdated to take a functional approach to the study of digital interaction. We explore the philosophy of technological relations, including how tools can become a unified part of the human body or serve as the background context for our entire existence.Technology has no fixed…