soul of cyberspace, The
Book Description
In an era where digital technology reshapes every aspect of human experience, Jeffrey P. Zaleski ventures into uncharted territory to examine how faith communities are adapting to the virtual realm. This groundbreaking exploration takes readers inside the emerging world of electronic spirituality, where ancient traditions meet cutting-edge technology.
Zaleski guides us through a diverse landscape of digital devotion, from Baptist and Buddhist websites to Mormon and Muslim online communities. He introduces us to virtual congregations gathering in cyberspace, Internet chaplains offering digital counsel, and cybermissionaries spreading their message through fiber optic cables. Along the way, we encounter virtual monasteries where contemplative practices unfold on computer screens.
The author grapples with profound questions that challenge traditional notions of religious practice. Can authentic worship occur through a PC monitor. Will physical churches, temples, and mosques become obsolete as believers migrate online. How do we create sacred space amid the constant distractions of the digital world.
Through conversations with visionary thinkers and technology pioneers, including John Perry Barlow, Jaron Lanier, and Mark Pesce, Zaleski reveals how our relationship with the divine is evolving in the digital age. He examines both the promise and perils of this technological transformation, offering insights into how spirituality itself is being redefined.
This pioneering work illuminates the fascinating intersection where faith meets the future, providing essential understanding for anyone curious about religion's digital evolution.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
🕉️ Tradition: Comparative Religion
📄 Length: 284 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Computer network resources
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Internet
- ✓ Explore Internet
- ✓ Explore Cyberspace
- ✓ Explore Religion, computer network resources
- ✓ Explore Computer networks
