TechGnosis: Myth, Magic, and Mysticism in the Age of Information

Name: TechGnosis: Myth, Magic, and Mysticism in the Age of Information
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Rating: 4.6 (132 reviews)
Author: Erik Davis

by Erik Davis

Nonfiction Religion Spirituality

4.6 (132)

4.6 stars from 132 reviews

366 pages~6.1 hr readPublished by Harmony BooksPublished 1998-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by how technology and mysticism keep bumping into each other, from ancient symbols in programming to the transcendence promised by virtual reality.
You read cyberpunk, follow hacker culture, or care about media theory but don't want purely academic jargon.
You're spiritual or curious about esotericism and want to understand why so many tech utopians sound like they're describing the Rapture.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a straightforward history of how computers were invented or a practical guide to coding.
You're skeptical of spiritual ideas and prefer your tech writing grounded in pure engineering and physics.
You're looking for a prescriptive self-help book or a how-to rather than cultural analysis and philosophical argument.

About this book

TechGnosis examines the intersection of technology and religious imagination. Erik Davis argues that esoteric and religious impulses have long permeated technological communication, despite the digital and spiritual realms appearing separate. The book uncovers connections between seemingly unrelated topics: electricity and alchemy, online roleplaying games and religious and occult practices, virtual reality and gnostic mythology, and programming languages and Kabbalah. Davis addresses apocalyptic themes associated with technology and provides historical context for understanding the future as defined by the intermingling of mind and machine. Originally a cult classic of media studies that bridged academic discourse and popular culture, this updated edition includes a new afterword. The book appeals to both secular and spiritual audiences, including fans of cyberpunk and hacker literature as well as new-thought adherents and spiritual seekers.

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