Sacred Bones Records Technomythology
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Nov 16, 2021 Dive into the captivating exploration of the simulation hypothesis, where technology and myth intertwine. Uncover how our digital landscape reshapes consciousness, as the machine archetype emerges in a technoscientific age. Journey through the origins of modern myths, from The Matrix to timeless creation narratives. Delve into existential questions of substrate independence and contrasting theories of consciousness. With a focus on how technology acts as a living myth, this thought-provoking discussion invites listeners to contemplate our evolving reality.
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Simulation Enters Serious Conversation
- The simulation question has migrated from fiction into serious scientific and public discourse.
- High-profile scientists and technologists increasingly treat simulation as a plausible worldview.
Humans Co‑Evolve With Technology
- Technogenesis describes humans co-evolving with technologies that become part of us.
- This intimate fusion shifts both personal and collective consciousness toward new symbolic forms.
Technology Shapes New Myths
- As consciousness integrates tech, mythic structures adapt accordingly.
- A new technomythology emerges to help psyches make meaning in a hybrid world.
