Beyond technofix: Thinking with Epimetheus in the anthropocene
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چکیده
The Prometheus myth has long now provided inspiration for those who envision solutions to environmental issues. is the figure par excellence of human forethought and progress in anthropocene. In this article, we introduce concept ambient Prometheanism describe way thinking that foregrounds foresight anticipation advances technological developed by capital energy-intensive projects. We question stance, arguing Prometheanism, with its emphasis on technofix, leads economisation depoliticisation planetary Following Bernard Stiegler, recover from Epimetheus, Prometheus’ brother, as well his associated faculty, epimetheia theorise what call an ‘Epimethean politics’. Thinking anthropocene perspective Epimetheanism means consider role technology climate politics, particular make case importance afterthought face unintended consequences accumulated errors. To substantiate our argument, outline challenge posed emerging focussed intensification (geoengineering) socio-economic acceleration (green growth accelerationism). An Epimethean politics requires use reflexivity a capacity anticipate, but also mobilise account accidents past mistakes. Such builds alternative conception technology, one radically differs Prometheanism. Finally read actualisations contemporary eco-political struggles their imperatives multispecies living convivial livelihoods.
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عنوان ژورنال: Contemporary Political Theory
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1470-8914', '1476-9336']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/s41296-021-00521-w