The Religion of Technology: The Divinity of Man and the Spirit of Invention

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David Noble challenges the common belief that science and religion are natural enemies by revealing their deep historical connection. He argues that modern technological progress is fueled by a thousand year old spiritual quest for transcendence and salvation. Rather than being purely secular, our obsession with innovation stems from a religious desire to recover the perfection lost in the Garden…

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