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God, Human, Animal, Machine: Technology, Metaphor, and the Search for Meaning

Name: God, Human, Animal, Machine: Technology, Metaphor, and the Search for Meaning
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Book Synopsis: A strikingly original exploration of what it might mean to be authentically human in the age of artificial intelligence, from the author of the critically-acclaimed Interior States.

“Meghan O’Gieblyn is a brilliant and humble philosopher, and her book is an explosively thought-provoking, candidly personal ride I wished never to end ... This book is such an original synthesis of ideas and disclosures. It introduces what will soon be called the O’Gieblyn genre of essay writing.” —Heidi Julavits, author of The Folded Clock

For most of human history the world was a magical and enchanted place ruled by forces beyond our understanding. The rise of science and Descartes’s division of mind from world made materialism our ruling paradigm, in the process asking whether our own consciousness—i.e., souls—might be illusions. Now the inexorable rise of technology, with artificial intelligences that surpass our comprehension and control, and the spread of digital metaphors for self-understanding, the core questions of existence—identity, knowledge, the very nature and purpose of life itself—urgently require rethinking. Meghan O’Gieblyn tackles this challenge with philosophical rigor, intellectual reach, essayistic verve, refreshing originality, and an ironic sense of contradiction. She draws deeply and sometimes humorously from her own personal experience as a formerly religious believer still haunted by questions of faith, and she serves as the best possible guide to navigating the territory we are all entering.

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Discover a groundbreaking exploration into the essence of being human in an era dominated by artificial intelligence. In "God, Human, Animal, Machine: Technology, Metaphor, and the Search for Meaning," acclaimed author Meghan O’Gieblyn delves deep into the profound questions that define our existence. With philosophical prowess and a candid, personal touch, O'Gieblyn takes you on an intellectual journey that will challenge your preconceptions and leave you yearning for more.

Experience the thought-provoking brilliance of this book as O'Gieblyn effortlessly combines disparate ideas and unveils a mesmerizing genre of essay writing. As technology evolves and artificial intelligences rise to prominence, our understanding of identity, knowledge, and the purpose of life itself becomes more urgent. O'Gieblyn's insightful perspective challenges the conventional wisdom and invites you to rethink everything you know.

With humor and irony, O'Gieblyn draws from her own personal experiences as a once devout believer grappling with the remnants of faith. Her lucid prose and intellectual reach make her the perfect guide through the uncharted territory we find ourselves in. This book is an explosion of ideas and a testament to the power of introspection.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary synthesis of philosophy, technology, and introspection. Begin your journey towards a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be human in the age of artificial intelligence. Grab your copy of "God, Human, Animal, Machine: Technology, Metaphor, and the Search for Meaning" today and embark on an intellectual adventure that will shape the way you see the world around you.

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