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Digital Media as Ambient Therapy: The Ecological Self between Resonance and Alienation
Digital Media as Ambient Therapy: The Ecological Self between Resonance and Alienation
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Digital Media as Ambient Therapy explores how digital technologies can foster relationality for mental health, addressing the concerns around mental illness and its relationship with technology. It critically examines the work of social theorists and investigates case studies of new modes of digitally mediated intimacy and attention, such as ASMR and QAnon.
Format: Hardback
Length: 108 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Digital Media as Ambient Therapy delves into the intricate connections between our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world, shedding light on the emergence of "mental illness." It addresses the pressing concern surrounding the kind of relationality that promotes mental health and explores the role that digital technologies can play in fostering such connections.
In this comprehensive exploration, the book critically examines the work of influential contemporary social theorists, such as Hartmut Rosa, to unravel the complex dynamics of ambient technologies and their impact on our understanding of mental health, sanity, and therapy. Through detailed case studies, it reveals emerging modes of digitally mediated intimacy and attention, such as ASMR (audio-induced relaxation) and QAnon (conspiracy theory), which challenge traditional notions of interpersonal communication and attention.
Furthermore, the book raises thought-provoking questions about the meaning of "mental health" and "mental illness" in an era characterized by an overwhelming sense of interconnectedness. It prompts us to reevaluate our relationships, both online and offline, and explore the potential benefits and challenges of digital technologies in shaping our mental well-being.
This book is a valuable resource for academics and postgraduates interested in critical discussions of alienation, digital technology, and contemporary social theory. It offers fresh perspectives and insights that will stimulate intellectual inquiry and inspire new ways of thinking about the relationship between technology, society, and mental health.
Weight: 453g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032101347
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