‘They Know not What They Do': The Spiritual Meaning of Technological Progress

This article considers the spiritual trajectory of modern technology. The concern that technology brings about a profound disengagement with reality through an environment constituted by disburdening devices must be taken seriously. It would seem that the drive towards technological availability—inc...

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Main Author: Lewin, David (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Carfax Publ. [2010]
In: Journal of contemporary religion
Year: 2010, Volume: 25, Issue: 3, Pages: 347-362
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