CMST 2C03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Technocracy, Positive Force, Instrumental And Value Rationality
4 Oct 2016
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Capitalist principles/institutions: culture has evolved, capitalism our economy (prior to capitalism we had futualism, capitalism allows us to be free agents so we are released from" our lords". The enlightenment: period where science becomes more prominent, we fall into superstition, particular century: 18th century. Instrumental rationality: we got better efficiently, if something becomes more effective it"s through this that we discover more effective means, also relates back to the industrial revolution. 16th century spread of western imperialism: western nations start to colonize the world this becomes a big part of what the modern age is apart. 4th century!: this modernity stage begins here, most don"t agree, however the point of when this begins is contested but communication scholars, mostly associated with toronto schools, wants to focus on communication technology. First instrument of mass production key element of modernity. Establish independent makers, and people involved in this.
