Templeton Ideas Podcast Andy Crouch (Effortless Power)
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Jul 2, 2024 
Andy Crouch, a partner for theology and culture at Praxis and author of five thought-provoking books, shares insights on the interplay between humanity and technology. He discusses 'effortless power' and its implications for human dignity, highlighting the urgent need for authentic relationships in a tech-driven world. Crouch reflects on his cultural journey from Boston to Harvard, examines the costs of convenience in communication, and expresses hope for future generations to cultivate deeper connections despite modern challenges.
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Cycling As Formative Practice
- Andy Crouch remembers discovering biking as a teenager and still rides long distances.
- He uses cycling as a formative, embodied practice contrasting effortless motorized travel.
Personalized Versus Personal
- Personalized tech (data-driven) mimics personal contact but lacks genuine relational depth.
- Andy Crouch warns personalization crowds out the deep encounters that make friendships real.
Convenience Replaces Formation
- Many conveniences replace formative, focal activities that shaped identity and relationships.
- Andy Crouch asks whether the bargains of convenience (like furnaces, artificial light) are worth what we lose.
