From action to prediction, from person to digital model

Skybird · 07-24-13, 06:29 PM

This is a Google Bot-Translation of a German website, so you have to adapt to the unique style and expression.

http://translate.google.de/translate...-12279206.html

If you can understand German a bit, I nevertheless recommend to read the German original (link below).

It is about how we collaborate with the monitors to create our own digital alter egos which then allow to shift the focus of awareness from the factual action of somebody to the prediction of his behaviour. Not established and verified facts become the deciusive criterion in criminal investigatio n and medicine, but the prophecy about what somebody will do, or the medical fate that waits for him, in the future.

This is a very two-sided sword. Enterteinment cult and the general consumerism climate prevent us from reflecting baout it. And I think that is not good, but probably wanted.

The German original text is here, from the FAZ:

http://www.faz.net/aktuell/feuilleto...-12279206.html

Ranga Yogeshwar is a well-known science magazine moderator on German TV. I do not like his program too much, it is not reflective and not asking questions enough for my taste, but takes scientific mainstream statements often too natural and uncritical, the show also often is all a bit profane. But occasionally he pops up in another context and then produces some thoughts that show that he could do better, if only he really wants it. This text now got my attention.

07-24-13, 06:29 PM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	From action to prediction, from person to digital model This is a Google Bot-Translation of a German website, so you have to adapt to the unique style and expression. http://translate.google.de/translate...-12279206.html If you can understand German a bit, I nevertheless recommend to read the German original (link below). It is about how we collaborate with the monitors to create our own digital alter egos which then allow to shift the focus of awareness from the factual action of somebody to the prediction of his behaviour. Not established and verified facts become the deciusive criterion in criminal investigatio n and medicine, but the prophecy about what somebody will do, or the medical fate that waits for him, in the future. This is a very two-sided sword. Enterteinment cult and the general consumerism climate prevent us from reflecting baout it. And I think that is not good, but probably wanted. The German original text is here, from the FAZ: http://www.faz.net/aktuell/feuilleto...-12279206.html Ranga Yogeshwar is a well-known science magazine moderator on German TV. I do not like his program too much, it is not reflective and not asking questions enough for my taste, but takes scientific mainstream statements often too natural and uncritical, the show also often is all a bit profane. But occasionally he pops up in another context and then produces some thoughts that show that he could do better, if only he really wants it. This text now got my attention. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.