What does it mean to articulate a Bahá'í perspective on technology? How can our conceptual framework (as it relates to technology) be progressively shaped by the principles of the Bahá'í Faith and the experience of our community? The purpose of this seminar will be to examine some central concepts related to technology and the advancement of civilization. Participants will be able to articulate how elements of the conceptual framework apply to questions surrounding technology during humanity’s passage to maturity. We will cultivate the essential capability to evaluate the intellectual foundations of discourses about technology and society. Our exploration will assist us to move beyond a view of technology as “a neutral means to freely-chosen ends” by appreciating the power of technology to shape thought and action. We will critically examine prevalent notions about the proliferation of technology and its relationship to social transformation.
