From the Internet to the iPhone; digital technology is no mere cultural artifact. It affects how we experience and understand our world and ourselves at the deepest levels-it is a fundamental condition of living. The digitization of modern life constitutes an essential field of religious concern because it impacts our individual and cultural sensibilities so profoundly. Despite this; it has yet to be thematized as the subject of religious or theological reflection. The Crisis of Transcendence remedies this by asking a single significant question: How is digital technology impacting the moral and spiritual depth of culture? How can something as ineffable and nebulous as the depth of culture be known and articulated; let alone critiqued? Author J. Sage Elwell suggests that an answer lies in the arts. The arts have historically acted as a barometer of the depth of culture; reflecting the spiritual impulses and inclinations at the heart of society. He argues that if the arts matter at all; they will illuminate more than themselves. Through an experimental interpretation of digital art; Elwell offers a critical reflection on how digital technology is changing us and the world we live in at a level of religious significance. Employing a theological aesthetic of digital art; this book shows how the advent of digital technology as a revolutionary cultural medium is transforming the ways we think about God; the soul; and morality.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Dear Marley Family...By JeffI read this in about a week leading up to the Marley documentary that is now out. I have been a Bob Marley fan for a very long time. and follow old and current Marley (family) and Wailers news as it comes. I give credit to Ky-Mani for writing this book. The writing style is more like him directly talking to you and it is very repetitive in many spots. That aside it is a decent story even if your a long time fan in general. I wish it went more into the politics behind the family and the name. Even with all the press for the new film there are Marleys missing that I thought for sure would have been present in promoting the film or maybe even been a part of the film. I wonder what Bob is thinking looking down at all of this. while the family has done many good things in his name to carry on what he started. there is at the same time many times where I am sure he cant help but shake his head at all the foolishness. Like Ky-Mani said. they are all brothers and sisters and should come together as one. despite what they were taught growing up. Taking another page from the film. which I also think sums up Ky-Manis book is when its said that Bob didnt write a will because that just wasnt him. and thats when you see who is really who and who comes out kicking and punching for every little thing they can get.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Love it!!! Love!!!!By ElizabethI didnt know Kymani Marley had a book out but I quickly purchased it. You know how you get hooked in your purchases :) This book is so real that I couldnt put it down. I love the way Kymani tells his story and its as if you are sitting with him and he is telling you how things went down with him. You are able to imagine what his personality is like.I was really surprised at the information he shared about his experience growing up and being the "black sheep" I was really moved and just wanted to write him a letter letting him know he is going to be okay and give him a big hug(I know that is silly but it moved me that much).I was especially moved by his experience the day of his fathers death and funeral. Being a Jamaica Native myself. when a famous person dies it is true that you will hear the funeral on your neighbors radio. tv. outside speakers and you have no escape (like when Ranny Williams a famous Jamaican comedian died). Its just broadcasted everywhere. So I felt sad that Kymani had to experience that when his dad died.There were some repetitive talk about his growing up etc which in a book I feel the repetitions can be filled with more information on his life versus repeating the same information in almost every chapter (growing up in the streets. hustlin. etc). But it also showed a side to him that was very appealing. he expresses himself deeply. Attractive actually. I wouldnt mind just sitting and listening to him. while twisting his locks. LOL!!!Great book. I see there is some controversy now regarding the content. but I feel if its true deal with it. Kymani is only expressing his pain the way he knows how and that should be respected. Period.Great Book!!!!!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book was hyped as something it wasnt. It ...By RisaThis book was hyped as something it wasnt. It gave info about Ky-mani and his mother and some of his relationship with his brothers. It was not really a letter to his father. I am still curious about a lot of things. I read that his older brother Rohan received a share of his fathers estate and he was an "illegitimate" son. Im also curious as to why his mother didnt pursue some kind of legal action. Too many unanswered questions in the book. It was more of a venting than a letter to his dad.
