Fear and Desire: Human, Media, Technology. A VIU lecture

06.03.2023

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 6 pm CET, the Venice International University proposes the lecture "Fear and Desire: Human, Media, Technology" by Francesco Casetti, Sterling Professor of Humanities and Film and Media Studies at Yale University.

Fear of technology and technical devices is a recurring theme in modern Western thought. While on the one hand, these fears often reflect real problems, on the other a reconsideration of the notion of the “device” can help to frame these fears with more precision and awareness. This lecture will first analyze the evolution and concept of the device, and the interaction of humans with technology. The lecture will then focus on the tension and potential that arise from the aggregation of technology and technique (where technique refers to human ability). Finally, Prof. Casetti will examine the media as devices and the convergence of different media.

The lecture will be held at Venice International University (Isola di San Servolo, Venice), with the opportunity to participate online upon registration.

VIULectures is an initiative promoted by Venice International University to provide a platform for international scholars to discuss key and current issues.