The Relationship between Vilém Flusser and Günther Anders in Politics and Media Studies: A Personal Review
This essay aims to highlight the divergent views of Günther Anders and Vilém Flusser on the relationship between media, technology and politics. Anders, with his deep scepticism, views technological advancements as a source of dehumanization, arguing that modern media facilitates a dangerous disconnection between actions and their moral consequences. In contrast, Flusser presents a more hopeful scenario where media technologies offer potential spaces for creativity, resilience, and transformation. This essay attempts to intertwine these perspectives in order to examine how digital media shapes not only communication, but also political agency and social realities. Through a critical discussion, the paper explores the ongoing tension between media-driven control and the potential for media as a tool of empowerment, urging a balanced understanding that recognizes both the perils and promises of technological engagement in shaping public discourse and political action.