Category: Digital Society & AI
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Why Angels Might Be Jealous of Google: Spirituality, Search Engines, and the Digital Age
Google has become the symbolic angel of the digital age, guiding humanity with speed, omnipresence, and intelligence once reserved for divine messengers. This essay explores why angels might metaphorically feel jealous of Google, how search engines reshape our trust in knowledge, and what it means for spirituality in an algorithm-driven world.
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Virtual Ethnography on YouTubers’ Social Experiments: A Step-by-Step Guide
Virtual ethnography is becoming an essential tool for studying YouTubers’ social experiments. These staged scenarios, often presented as pranks or challenges, reveal deep insights into human behavior and audience culture. This article provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a virtual ethnography on YouTubers’ social experiments, showing how researchers can organize data, identify findings, and analyze…
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How to Use Social Media for Mental Health Awareness and Stress Management
Social media is no longer just about entertainment—it has become a powerful tool for raising awareness, managing stress, and building supportive communities. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook allow users to share stories, break mental health stigma, and connect with others who understand their struggles. From hashtags and online campaigns to mindfulness apps and stress-relief…
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The Six Epochs of Intelligence: Ray Kurzweil, AI, and the Cosmic Future of Mind
In The Singularity Is Nearer, Ray Kurzweil presents a visionary framework of six epochs that trace the evolution of intelligence—from the formation of atoms and DNA to the rise of human cognition, artificial intelligence, and eventually, cosmic-scale consciousness. This article explores each epoch in detail, reflecting on where humanity stands today and what lies ahead.…
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Techno-Religion: Silicon Valley Prophets, Big Data Worship, and the Future of Faith
Techno-Religion is transforming how humanity experiences spirituality. Emerging from Silicon Valley, this new faith blurs the line between sacred and secular, merging algorithms, AI, and Big Data into a new theology of digital life. Discover how this phenomenon reflects a post-secular age, how prophets of technology redefine faith, and why the future of belief may…
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The Future History of the World: Science, Technology, Religion, and Eight Scenarios of Civilization
This article reads the future of the world as a “history not yet fully written,” where science, technology, religion, energy, war, and power converge to shape a new architecture of global civilization. Through eight strategic scenarios, it examines how the West may annex global energy resources; how war may continue through cyber operations, drones, artificial…
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Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Humans? Everyday AI, Blockchain, and the Future of Humanity
Artificial intelligence is changing how we live, work, and think. From everyday AI assistants to blockchain-powered systems, the question arises: can AI replace humans, or will it help us evolve? This article explores daily uses, development, and the future of AI and blockchain integration.
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The Culture of Social Experimentation in Digital Life: Virtual Philanthropy and the Price of Generosity
In today’s digital world, generosity often comes with a price tag. Social media influencers on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram frequently stage social experiments—pretending to be poor, surprising strangers with gifts, or showcasing philanthropy—to generate views and income. While audiences celebrate these acts as kindness, the deeper reality reveals a culture of monetizing poverty, where suffering…
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The Future of Digital Culture: What Comes Next?
The world is becoming increasingly digital, reshaping how we live, work, and connect. From immersive virtual reality and powerful artificial intelligence to the rise of augmented reality and digitalized physical environments, the future of digital culture promises both opportunities and challenges. This article explores where these innovations are headed and what they mean for society.