The Transparency Society by Byung-Chul Han (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Transparency Society by Byung-Chul Han In this manifesto, German-Korean philosopher Byung-Chul Han denounces transparency as a false ideal, the strongest of our contemporary mythologies, and the most pernicious. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Transparency is the order of the day. It is a term, a slogan, that dominates public discourse about corruption and freedom of information. Considered crucial to democracy, it touches our political and economic lives as well as our private lives. Anyone can obtain information about anything. Everything-and everyone-has become transparent: unveiled or exposed by the apparatuses that exert a kind of collective control over the post-capitalist world. Yet, transparency has a dark side that, ironically, has everything to do with a lack of mystery, shadow, and nuance. Behind the apparent accessibility of knowledge lies the disappearance of privacy, homogenization, and the collapse of trust. The anxiety to accumulate ever more information does not necessarily produce more knowledge or faith. Technology creates the illusion of total containment and the constant monitoring of information, but what we lack is adequate interpretation of the information. In this manifesto, Byung-Chul Han denounces transparency as a false ideal, the strongest and most pernicious of our contemporary mythologies. Author Biography Korean-born German philosopher Byung-Chul Han teaches philosophy and cultural studies at Berlins University of the Arts (UdK). In the past few years, his provocative essays have been translated into numerous languages, and he has become one of the most widely read philosophers in Europe and beyond. His work is presented here in English for the first time. Long Description Transparency is the order of the day. It is a term, a slogan, that dominates public discourse about corruption and freedom of information. Considered crucial to democracy, it touches our political and economic lives as well as our private lives. Anyone can obtain information about anything. Everything--and everyone--has become transparent: unveiled or exposed by the apparatuses that exert a kind of collective control over the post-capitalist world. Yet, transparency has a dark side that, ironically, has everything to do with a lack of mystery, shadow, and nuance. Behind the apparent accessibility of knowledge lies the disappearance of privacy, homogenization, and the collapse of trust. The anxiety to accumulate ever more information does not necessarily produce more knowledge or faith. Technology creates the illusion of total containment and the constant monitoring of information, but what we lack is adequate interpretation of the information. In this manifesto, Byung-Chul Han denounces transparency as a false ideal, the strongest and most pernicious of our contemporary mythologies. Details ISBN080479460X Author Byung-Chul Han Short Title TRANSPARENCY SOCIETY Language English ISBN-10 080479460X ISBN-13 9780804794602 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 303.33 Pages 72 Publication Date 2015-08-19 Year 2015 Imprint Stanford University Press Place of Publication Palo Alto Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2015-08-19 AU Release Date 2015-08-19 NZ Release Date 2015-08-19 US Release Date 2015-08-19 Birth 1860 Death 1937 Affiliation Bond Univ, Australia, Univ Of Auckland & New Zealand Governance Centre, New Zealand Position Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases Qualifications M.D. Ph.D. Publisher Stanford University Press Alternative 9780804797511 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159705016;

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