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Liliana M. Naydan, "Flat-World Fiction: Digital Humanity in Early Twenty-First-Century America" (U Georgia Press, 2021)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Navigating Truth in a Digital World

This chapter investigates the cultural ramifications of a viral short story, framed within the disconnect between modern technology and human relationships. It highlights how digital experiences shape perceptions of truth, faith, and identity, using literary examples to reflect on nostalgia and the impact of communication technology. The discussion emphasizes the complexities of presence in both personal and spiritual contexts in our increasingly digital lives.

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