Worshipping What We Don't See: A Journey from Ancient Temples to Modern Screens (eBook, ePUB)
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In this thought-provoking journey from ancient ziggurats to modern screens, author Mellouk Radouene explores a fascinating truth: humanity's fundamental need for worship has not changed, only the objects of its devotion.Worshipping What We Don't See uncovers the hidden rituals of our digital age. We no longer bow to the sun or offer sacrifices to a river, but we dedicate our lives to new, unseen deities: the perfect online image, the relentless pursuit of productivity, the fleeting power of social status, and the constant hum of technology. This book draws powerful parallels between the consci...
In this thought-provoking journey from ancient ziggurats to modern screens, author Mellouk Radouene explores a fascinating truth: humanity's fundamental need for worship has not changed, only the objects of its devotion.
Worshipping What We Don't See uncovers the hidden rituals of our digital age. We no longer bow to the sun or offer sacrifices to a river, but we dedicate our lives to new, unseen deities: the perfect online image, the relentless pursuit of productivity, the fleeting power of social status, and the constant hum of technology. This book draws powerful parallels between the conscious rituals of ancient civilizations and the unconscious habits of today, revealing how our modern obsessions are a continuation of a deeply human tradition.
From the fears that drove ancient people to consult oracles to the anxieties that compel us to compulsively check our phones, this book will challenge you to see your daily life in a new light. It's a profound look at how we continue to seek meaning through ritual, whether we're kneeling before a temple or scrolling through a social media feed.
Worshipping What We Don't See uncovers the hidden rituals of our digital age. We no longer bow to the sun or offer sacrifices to a river, but we dedicate our lives to new, unseen deities: the perfect online image, the relentless pursuit of productivity, the fleeting power of social status, and the constant hum of technology. This book draws powerful parallels between the conscious rituals of ancient civilizations and the unconscious habits of today, revealing how our modern obsessions are a continuation of a deeply human tradition.
From the fears that drove ancient people to consult oracles to the anxieties that compel us to compulsively check our phones, this book will challenge you to see your daily life in a new light. It's a profound look at how we continue to seek meaning through ritual, whether we're kneeling before a temple or scrolling through a social media feed.
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