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Ever feel like the world is a chaotic mess of stuff and people all tangled up together? Well, Bruno Latour did, and he came up with a pretty radical way of looking at it. Actor network theory, A-N-T. It's not about actors in Hollywood or networks on your computer. It's about understanding how everything in the world,
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from humans to hamsters to hammers and hashtags, interacts to create what we call social. Let's dive deeper into this radical idea of dismantling the human-non-human divide. Traditionally, we've operated with a very anthropocentric worldview. Humans at the center, everything else revolving around us. We're the subjects, the agents of change, the ones with intention and purpose. Objects?
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They're just objects. Passive, inert, tools for our use. But Latour asks, is this really the full story? Consider a simple bridge. From a traditional perspective, it's a structure built by humans for humans, a passive object connecting two points. But think about what a bridge does. It shapes urban development, influences traffic flow, facilitates trade and communication.

Bruno Latour's Actor-Network Theory: Rethinking Social Connections

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Feb 06, 2025
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Ever feel like the world is a chaotic mess of interconnected things? Bruno Latour did. He developed Actor-Network Theory (ANT) to explain how society truly functions. It's not just about humans; objects play a crucial role too. From speed bumps to smartphones, everything has agency. This video explores Latour’s groundbreaking ideas, challenging conventional notions of power, agency, and social connections. Discover how ANT deconstructs reality and reveals the hidden networks shaping our world. Prepare to have your mind blown!

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They're just objects. Passive, inert, tools for our use. But Latour asks, is this really the full story? Consider a simple bridge. From a traditional perspective, it's a structure built by humans for humans, a passive object connecting two points. But think about what a bridge does. It shapes urban development, influences traffic flow, facilitates trade and communication.