Philosophy of Technique Course
This course examines how food delivery apps transform work, urban spaces, and daily routines. It equips humanities professionals with practical tools to scrutinize algorithms, power dynamics, and inequalities, while inspiring visions for fairer, human-focused platform designs. Participants engage with classic philosophers, sociological theories, algorithmic governance, and data practices, culminating in empirical research for ethical recommendations.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
Gain a practical overview of how technical systems influence work, cities, and daily life, focusing on food delivery platforms. Study key philosophers, sociological theories, algorithmic management, and data practices, then apply research methods to create a sourced report on ethical design, policy, and collective action.
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Develop skills
- Analyze platform labor: map risks, benefits, and power in gig economies.
- Critique technologies: apply Ellul, Heidegger, and Simondon to real platforms.
- Decode algorithms: understand ratings, pricing, data flows, and surveillance.
- Conduct rapid research: review sources, use public data, and cite ethically.
- Design humane interventions: propose worker-centered, rights-based platform changes.
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