By Way of Introduction

This chapter introduces contemporary clairvoyant societies and the dominance of algorithmic governmentality. I discuss the contradictory theories of both Stiegler and Bataille regarding tool use and sapienization. The theories of Simondon are also addressed along with Deleuze and Guattari’s machinic vision. This is followed by looking back at grammatological pedagogy and the place of affect in Lacan’s pedagogy, ending with a section called posthuman tensions that raise issues regarding digitalization.