(1) the technological world seen from the point of view of human beings
(2) the same world seen from the point of view of the artifacts
Winner focuses his argument on the second perspective
He states that
"many of the things that we like to think of as mere tools or instruments now function as virtual members of our society"
"Which roles, responsibilities, and possibilities for action have been delegated to technological things?"This view/question contrasts with the Conventional View/Question about technology."Which social features are associated with a particular artifact? For example, does a computer in the workplace function as a servant, slave, controller, guard, supervisor, etc.?"
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Examples of:
Roles delegated to technology by humans
Roles delegated to humans by technology