Human Being @ Risk

This thought-provoking book, Human Being @ Risk, redefines our understanding of vulnerability and the relationship between humans and technology.

In Human Being @ Risk, the author challenges traditional views on risk and vulnerability that maintain a clear divide between humans and their environment. Instead, an existential-phenomenological perspective is presented, suggesting that we are inherently beings-at-risk. This approach emphasizes that our existence is intertwined with the vulnerabilities we face, highlighting the complexity of our relationship with the world around us.

The book further explores how, in our efforts to combat vulnerability, we often inadvertently create new forms of risk. This transformation not only affects our surroundings but also alters our very selves. By acknowledging this dynamic interplay, the author encourages readers to reconsider their understanding of risk and the implications of their actions in a constantly evolving landscape.

Addressing contemporary discussions on human enhancement and the influence of information technologies, Human Being @ Risk advocates for a normative anthropology of vulnerability. Rather than focusing on what risks are acceptable or how to achieve invulnerability, the book prompts us to reflect on the kinds of vulnerability transformations we aspire to. Ultimately, it suggests that if we can influence technological development, our guiding principle should be rooted in our desired future selves.