What Would Jesus Tech Words for Conviviality, with Jeffrey Bilbro
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Dec 17, 2024 Join Jeffrey Bilbro, a professor and author of "Words for Conviviality," as he unpacks the nuanced relationship between media technologies and human connection. He argues that the digital age is not as novel as we think, discussing how both print and digital media shape our communities. Bilbro highlights the importance of metaphors in understanding technology and emphasizes the need for intentional disconnect to foster deeper connections. Explore how podcasting can cultivate intimacy and conviviality in our increasingly digital lives!
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19th-Century Parallels
- The industrialization of printing technologies in the 19th century mirrors today's digital revolution.
- Studying this historical parallel offers valuable lessons for navigating the digital age.
Tech Narratives Flip
- In 2010, Twitter was hailed as a savior of democracy during the Arab Spring.
- Post-2016, Facebook was blamed for undermining democracy, showing how quickly tech narratives can shift.
Media as Metaphor
- Media shapes our worldview, acting as a metaphor for how we understand and interact with reality.
- To challenge these assumptions, we need diverse metaphors, like those found in literature and parables.
