27 Does Technology Come First, or Do We?

Lifelong Learning With A. A. Khatana · Sep 5, 2026 · 21m

We often assume that what happens in virtual spaces stays there, yet our digital interactions routinely spill over into our offline existence. This raises a profound tension: does our technology serve to augment our human abilities, or does it ultimately shape and restrict our social systems?In this episode, we dive into the foundational theories of Computer Mediated Communication. We discuss how digital channels serve as active intermediaries that co-shape our subjectivity and world perception. By looking at how technology functions, we can understand why our design choices and usage norms…