Electronic Phenomenology is an experimental fusion of Phenomenology with Media Studies, a hybrid which is concerned specifically with electronic modes of contemporary media. In order to access the most crucial questions about electronic media, analysis is focused upon the experiential and ontological aspects of media. The concept of a ‘medialogical reduction’ (adapted from Phenomenology) is applied to foreground the ‘oscillatory dynamics’ of electricality (instead of ‘digitality’); and the new method of exposing ‘electronic tropes’ is also introduced. The prospect of including analyses of ‘mystic media’ throughout history is also ventured in coordination with the foregrounding of electronic media’s ‘pharmakological’ nature, and these are discussed in relation to a general revival of the understanding of ancient technē. Electronic Phenomenology opposes ongoing technological determinism(s) through renewed attention upon the lived dimension, hence the truth, of electronic technicity.
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- Daemian Garett, philosopher-artist
- ... is pursuing philosophical experiences and phenomenological discoveries about the emergent, next-level Humanism, technology, and a Livelihood Economy for all. Current projects in play: "Adventures of a Philosopher-Artist" (a reality show) - "Escape Velocity Training 2022" (e-course for Millennials quitting bad jobs) - Philosophical Intelligence Agency (cultural startup that defends human consciousness) - "Philosopher on Duty" (live dialogs with strangers in coffeehouses)