The Metaphysics of Media

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Interesting points, although I may not agree with everything Dr. Fallon says.

Change announces itself tumultuously. But humankind is so resiliant! Doesn't society "recalibrate" under the pressure of a major shift? Since rapid technological advances have thrust humanity into a new age, a paradigm shift is to be expected.

It sounds like propositional thought (see III.A.2.b.1) simply relates to the ability to process abstract concepts. So it is important! One example: Higher math is all about abstract concepts. But then, developing critical thinking skills (CTS) should help ppl strengthen their ability for propostional thinking, shouldn't it? CTS can be put into curriculum- it is a teachable skill.

We need to focus on making necessary adjustments to help keep humanity on a straight path amidst this new media environment inwhich we now spend so much time relating to one another. Researchers in various fields, such as my own (Communication), are busy studying this new environment and how it is affecting all of humanity.

I choose to believe we can learn how to live in our digital world.