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Technoreligion, Hot Pockets, and Barbershops: What a Week w/Andrew Petiprin
Mar 3, 2024
The guest, Andrew Petiprin, and Zac discuss secularization in technology, its implications on society, and the concept of technology as a dominant religion. They also explore bizarre news stories, societal structures in catastrophic events, and recommend 'Popcorn with the Pope' and a Navalny documentary.
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- Secularization enables the coexistence of belief and unbelief, shifting towards technology as a viable alternative to classical theistic belief.
- Technology transforms into a civil religion intertwined with American progress, symbolized by significant advancements like the Apollo program.
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Secularization and the Emergence of a Positive Alternative
Secularization isn't about merely eliminating religion but embracing a new alternative, a positive exclusive humanism. This shift has made unbelief a viable option for people alongside belief. Technology has emerged as a significant alternative to classical theistic belief, inspiring wonder akin to religious belief.
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