ABSTRACT
In chapter 3, I pointed out that in modern society there is an antagonism between natural forces and the mode of production that is due to the fact that the competitive interest in capital accumulation dominates over the cooperative Essence of society. With the rise of the Internet the question is posed how the man-nature relationship changes. The discourse on this question predominantly assumes that information and communication technologies (ICTs) bring about a shift towards ecological sustainability. This view shall be deconstructed because of its techno-deterministic character. In this chapter I try to show how the competitive character of capitalism plays a role in the informational ecology and limits positive potentials. This question will be discussed relating to the areas of transport (6.1), resource intensity (6.2), and virtual products (6.3).
