Conscientious Thinking: Making Sense in an Age of Idiot Savants

In Conscientious Thinking, David Bosworth explores the causes of our discontent in a transitional era where technology is undermining commonsense beliefs. He shows how this conflict between modern and post-modern modes of reasoning impacts daily actions, and proposes a reimagining of democracy to domesticate a post-modern world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2020
Publisher: University of Georgia Press

In his insightful book, "Conscientious Thinking," David Bosworth delves into the core reasons behind our contemporary discontent, navigating through the noise of political dysfunction and cultural wars. He argues that we are living in a profoundly transitional era, where the commonsense beliefs of the first truly modern society are being challenged by the irreversible forces unleashed by technology's drastic revision of our daily lives. Bosworth demonstrates how this disruptive conflict between modern and post-modern modes of reasoning manifests itself across various advanced fields, including art, medicine, and science. He then traces its impact on our daily actions, such as how friends relate, money is made, crimes are committed, and mates are chosen.

Just as feudal values were superseded by a modern worldview that better accommodated the new social reality brought about by the printed book, so must our democracy reimagine itself to effectively navigate the post-modern landscape shaped by our digital machines. Conscientious Thinking offers not only a means to make sense of our contentious times but also provides a provisional sketch of what a desirable post-modern America could look like.

In this era of rapid change, it is crucial to cultivate conscientious thinking and engage in meaningful dialogue to address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. By embracing a broader perspective and recognizing the interconnectedness of our world, we can work towards creating a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future for all.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780820358734