Reexamining Digital Value in Human-Technology Interactions: a Postphenomenological Approach with Material Analysis

EasyChair Preprint 14839

Abstract

This article explores the concept of digital value within the context of human-technology relations through a postphenomenological lens, utilizing dynamic material hermeneutics as the guiding framework. It aims to provide a deeper understanding of how digital artifacts influence human experiences and perceptions in the digital age. By examining the co-constitution of humans and technology, this study offers insights into the interpretative processes that shape our interactions with digital tools. The research addresses the evolving nature of digital value, proposing a new perspective that goes beyond traditional economic metrics to consider the qualitative aspects of digital engagement. Through a critical analysis of existing literature and empirical findings, the article highlights the transformative impact of technology on human existence, advocating for a more nuanced interpretation of digital value that incorporates ethical, social, and cultural dimensions. This comprehensive study contributes to ongoing debates in the field of philosophy of technology and digital humanities.

Keyphrases: Augmented Reality, Technological Affordances, Value Construction, digital artifacts, digital ethics, digital interpretation, interactive technologies, technology design, user experience, virtual economy

@booklet{EasyChair:14839,
  author    = {Toluwani Bolu},
  title     = {Reexamining Digital Value in Human-Technology Interactions: a Postphenomenological Approach with Material Analysis},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14839},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}