4| There is a metaphysical-shaped hole in modern lives due to the collapse of culturally resonating myths; being filled by scientism and political causes.
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5| The old myths incorporated culturally resonant symbols: tools; landscapes; hunts What guidance do these give us in a digital landscape? While possible to derive meaning from old myths, they are without cultural resonance.
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6| Technology is the most resonant symbol in this society. Technology is a concept. Technology is the set of tools. We live in a time where the most widely used tool is not incorporated into the central mythology. Technology must be woven into new myths.
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7| The tool is evolving at an increasingly rapid rate, which means that the new myths must incorporate the concept of technology as an evolving entity, that we coexist with. A force in nature.
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8| People live in fear of technology, and are increasingly concerned about their relationship to it, and what it means for the future of their lives, and the future of life in general. There is no cultural consensus regarding technology. This needs to change.
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9| The lack of incorporation of technology into myth, is the cause of fear.
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10| The new type of myth to guide us through the Infotech Renaissance will convey a behavioral and philosophical ideal of which to orient ourselves to, in an environment of accelerating technological change, while illuminating the path to remain in tune with the natural order.
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Replying to @JordanTSack
Solid thread - couple thoughts: Myths & Fables were valuable in an oral tradition because they encoded information and insight lessons As we’ve delegated the task of memory to external devices, the skill of remembering has diminished.
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Additionally, relativism has created a multitude of perspectives/interpretations of value So, what are the important totems a new cultural mythology should convey?
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The central totem is that the realization must be made that tech is of nature, we are of nature, and we must learn to enjoy the experience of change as it accelerates.
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