Spirituality in the Post Human Age: Digital Technologies and Screened Divinity

Authors

  • Cristina Elena Safta

Abstract

In the beginning, our premise is that the acceptance of our need for practical spirituality could minimize the post human age unfavorable consequences. More than once in history have humans been taken aback seeing that what had masqueraded for a blessing eventually turned out to be a ghastly disaster. The digital technologies that surround us, have undoubtedly blessed our lives in many ways, apparently improving them significantly. The devices I am and will be referring to, are also known as smart phones, television, computers, laptops, what we might know today as our intelligent extended selves or the most favorable static entertainment. Some of these have embedded in them, online social networks, dictionaries, movies, commercials, live broadcasts and the world wide web, which seems to have limitless accurate information regarding any thought that might come through one’s mind. These mindless and conscienceless companions are highly accessible and seem to have a strong impact, not only on human interaction, but also in regards to human beliefs and values

Keywords: Post Humanism, Digital technologies, Spirituality

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Published

2018-03-22

How to Cite

Safta, Cristina Elena. “Spirituality in the Post Human Age: Digital Technologies and Screened Divinity”. International Journal of Advances in Social Science and Humanities, Mar. 2018, https://ijassh.com/index.php/IJASSH/article/view/51.

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