Virtually Human Flourishing in a Digital World
“Virtually Human: Flourishing in a Digital World” by Ed Brooks, published by InterVarsity Press on November 20, 2015, explores the intersection of faith and technology in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. This 176-page book addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by social media and digital advancements, prompting readers to consider how they can navigate this new age while maintaining their Christian values.
In this edition, Brooks discusses the potential benefits of digital technologies alongside the risks of engaging with them uncritically. He emphasizes the importance of human connection and the need for thoughtful interaction with the online world. Readers will find insights into how to honor their faith in a digital context, fostering personal growth and positively impacting those around them. The book engages with themes of religion, social issues, and the philosophical implications of technology, making it relevant for anyone seeking to understand their place in an increasingly digital society.
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The world is changing fast, and digital technology fastest of all. The growth of social media and increasingly innovative digital advancements raises questions for every Christian. How should we understand the new digital age? And how can we live well within it? These technologies hold awesome potential for good. But when we engage unthinkingly with the online world, there is a danger that we begin to become increasingly like the technologies we use, relating and thinking without human connection. We fall short of what we were made to be. We are virtually human. Whether you are an early adopter, a sceptic, or just content to go with the flow, this book will help you navigate the digital world in a way that honours Christ and leads to your growth and the growth of those around you.
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