Virtuality and Humanity: Virtual Practice and Its Evolution from Pre-History to the 21st Century (1st ed. 2021)

By: Sam N. Lehman-Wilzig

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Synopsis: This is a pioneering study of virtuality through human history: ancient-to-modern evolution and recent expansion; expression in many fields (chapters on Religion; Philosophy, Math, Physics; Literature and the Arts; Economics; Nationhood, Government and War; Communication); psychological and social reasons for its universality; inter-relationship with "reality." The book's thesis: virtuality was always an integral part of humanity in many areas of life, generally expanding over the ages. The reasons: 1- brain psychology; 2- virtuality's six functions — escape from boredom to relieving existential dread. Other questions addressed: How will future neuroscience, biotech and "compunications" affect virtuality? Can/should there be limits to human virtualizing?

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9789811665264
Related ISBNs:: 9789811665257
Publisher:: Springer Singapore, Singapore
Date of Addition:: 01/17/22
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Reference, Computers and Internet, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies, Philosophy, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.