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What Has the Internet Done to Our Brains ... and Souls? | Samuel James
Sep 5, 2023
Samuel James, author of Digital Liturgies: Recovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age, joins the podcast to discuss the negative impact of the internet on our minds and souls. They explore the influence of personal narratives over objective truth claims, the dominance of algorithms, and the cognitive differences between online and offline reading. They also touch on the influence of pornography, the lack of checks and balances on the internet, and the opportunity for Christians to create a healthier technological environment.
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- The Internet's design promotes an outrage culture by rewarding and perpetuating anger as the dominant emotional reaction.
- The Internet presents itself as an egalitarian space where personal stories and experiences hold authority, overshadowing expertise and rational arguments.
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The Internet is Changing Us
The podcast discusses how the Internet is changing our minds and making us less happy, less human, and less in control of ourselves. It emphasizes that online life is altering the very nature of our minds and explores the theological implications of this phenomenon.
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