Dogmatic Faith in an Age of Futurism
It is said that artists interpret society and culture faster than any other group. Philosophers of course lag behind, attempting to make sense of it all and encapsulate the new realities into systematic abstract ideas and theories. Futurism is the philosophy (or anti-philosophy, depending on how you see it) of the day. It seems to be mostly understood though as an art movement that originated in Italy in the 20th century. Its core ideas, and its inspirations also, revolve around technology, youth, violence and the urban life all mixed into a pot of futuristic-looking artwork. The style is quite dynamic with bold lines and vivid colors. Futurism is also expressed in literature and even in new forms of architecture.
What is Futurism as a philosophy? It is tied to posthumanism/transhumanism. Anyone who is interested in the topic can check out Francesca Ferrando’s in-depth book, Philosophical Posthumanism (2019), among other fascinating and revealing …