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Machine intelligence and the imaginal realm : spiritual freedom and the re-animation of matter / Luke Lafitte.

Examines the role that machines play in the struggle between "spiritual man" and "mechanical man" throughout the ages Explores how we naturally project consciousness onto machines and how this is reflected in human culture, science, artificial intelligence, and literature Demonstrates a direct connection between consciousness and the history of machines in American history Looks at the contributions and influence of Grace Hopper, Richard Feynman, Philip K. Dick, Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Elon Musk, David Bohm, Norbert Wiener, and Steve Jobs as well as the Nag Hammadi Gnostic gospels.

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ISBN 9781644114063 (paperback)
Dewey 006.301
Author Lafitte, Luke, 1979- author.
Title Machine intelligence and the imaginal realm : spiritual freedom and the re-animation of matter / Luke Lafitte.
Published Rochester, Vermont : Inner Traditions, 2022
Physical description xviii, 462 pages ; 23 cm.
Series Sacred planet book
Note Includes bibliographical references (pages 428-445) and index.
Contents note Prologue -- Introduction -- Origins of the Mechanical-Man -- Accepting the Challenge--The Departure -- The Sorcerer and the Wizard -- Knowing Thyself--The Initiation -- The Great Mother and the Prophet -- The Final Odyssey--The Return -- The Trickster -- The Cave -- The Fourth Dimension Is Calling Us -- The Savior -- Conclusion.
Summary Examines the role that machines play in the struggle between "spiritual man" and "mechanical man" throughout the ages Explores how we naturally project consciousness onto machines and how this is reflected in human culture, science, artificial intelligence, and literature Demonstrates a direct connection between consciousness and the history of machines in American history Looks at the contributions and influence of Grace Hopper, Richard Feynman, Philip K. Dick, Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Elon Musk, David Bohm, Norbert Wiener, and Steve Jobs as well as the Nag Hammadi Gnostic gospels.
Subject Artificial intelligence -- Social aspects
Human-computer interaction -- Social aspects
Technology -- Religious aspects
Technology -- Social aspects
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