By setting it in opposition to eternity, we have come to perceive time as an enemy. We strive to conquer it. And now, thanks to our technology, we are in great danger of succeeding.

World as Lover, World as Self (1991)

Portrait of Joanna Macy

Joanna Macy

Eco-Philosopher, Environmental Activist, and Systems Theorist Scholar
Born: May 2, 1929

Joanna Rogers Macy is an eco-philosopher, environmental activist, and scholar of Buddhism, general systems theory, and deep ecology. With a commitment to addressing the ecological and social challenges of our time, Macy has developed innovative frameworks such as "The Work That Reconnects," which combines psychological insights, spiritual teachings, and environmental awareness to foster resilience and transformative change. Her work emphasizes the importance of embracing the interconnectedness of all life and empowering individuals to engage in meaningful actions that promote ecological sustainability and social justice. Through her books, workshops, and lectures, Joanna Macy has inspired countless individuals to cultivate a sense of planetary responsibility and engage in the collective effort to create a more sustainable and compassionate world.

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Erik Davis

TechGnosis

How does our fascination with technology intersect with the religious imagination? While the realms of the digital and the spiritual may seem worlds apart, esoteric and religious impulses have in fact always permeated (and sometimes inspired) technological communication. Erik Davis uncovers startling connections between such seemingly disparate topics as electricity and alchemy; online role-playing games and religious and occult practices; virtual reality and gnostic mythology; programming languages and Kabbalah. The final chapters address the apocalyptic dreams that haunt technology, providing vital historical context as well as new ways to think about a future defined by the mutant intermingling of mind and machine, nightmare and fantasy.