In The Shadow of the Machine: The Prehistory of the Computer and the Evolution of Consciousness

The computer has become dominant in our culture, influencing our relationship with nature and the future of humanity. Jeremy Naydler's study explores the philosophical and spiritual significance of this dependence, highlighting the evolution of human consciousness and the long historical development of electronic technology. He asks what it means to be human and what distinguishes us from machines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 29 May 2018
Publisher: Temple Lodge Publishing

The computer has become an integral part of our culture, dominating almost every aspect of our lives. This dependence on electronic technology has profound philosophical and spiritual implications, particularly in our relationship to nature and the future of humanity. In his insightful study, Jeremy Naydler explores the historical context of the computer's emergence and its relationship to the evolution of human consciousness. He argues that modern consciousness has evolved in tandem with the development of machines, and the computer is a product of this long process. The invention of mechanical calculators in the 17th century marked the beginning of the quest to create more complex "thinking machines." However, the seeds of this development were sown many centuries earlier, deep in antiquity. Naydler's comprehensive research provides a vivid portrayal of human development and the emergence of electronic technology. He raises an important question that concerns every living person today: What does it mean to be human, and what distinguishes us from machines?

The computer has become an indispensable part of our daily lives, permeating every aspect of our culture. This reliance on electronic technology has profound philosophical and spiritual implications, particularly in our relationship to nature and the future of humanity. In his insightful study, Jeremy Naydler explores the historical context of the computer's emergence and its relationship to the evolution of human consciousness. He argues that modern consciousness has evolved in tandem with the development of machines, and the computer is a product of this long process. The invention of mechanical calculators in the 17th century marked the beginning of the quest to create more complex "thinking machines." However, the seeds of this development were sown many centuries earlier, deep in antiquity. Naydler's comprehensive research provides a vivid portrayal of human development and the emergence of electronic technology. He raises an important question that concerns every living person today: What does it mean to be human, and what distinguishes us from machines?

The computer has become an integral part of our culture, dominating almost every aspect of our lives. This dependence on electronic technology has profound philosophical and spiritual implications, particularly in our relationship to nature and the future of humanity. In his insightful study, Jeremy Naydler explores the historical context of the computer's emergence and its relationship to the evolution of human consciousness. He argues that modern consciousness has evolved in tandem with the development of machines, and the computer is a product of this long process. The invention of mechanical calculators in the 17th century marked the beginning of the quest to create more complex "thinking machines." However, the seeds of this development were sown many centuries earlier, deep in antiquity. Naydler's comprehensive research provides a vivid portrayal of human development and the emergence of electronic technology. He raises an important question that concerns every living person today: What does it mean to be human, and what distinguishes us from machines?

The computer has become an indispensable part of our daily lives, permeating every aspect of our culture. This dependence on electronic technology has profound philosophical and spiritual implications, particularly in our relationship to nature and the future of humanity. In his insightful study, Jeremy Naydler explores the historical context of the computer's emergence and its relationship to the evolution of human consciousness. He argues that modern consciousness has evolved in tandem with the development of machines, and the computer is a product of this long process. The invention of mechanical calculators in the 17th century marked the beginning of the quest to create more complex "thinking machines." However, the seeds of this development were sown many centuries earlier, deep in antiquity. Naydler's comprehensive research provides a vivid portrayal of human development and the emergence of electronic technology. He raises an important question that concerns every living person today: What does it mean to be human, and what distinguishes us from machines?

The computer has become an integral part of our culture, dominating almost every aspect of our lives. This dependence on electronic technology has profound philosophical and spiritual implications, particularly in our relationship to nature and the future of humanity. In his insightful study, Jeremy Naydler explores the historical context of the computer's emergence and its relationship to the evolution of human consciousness. He argues that modern consciousness has evolved in tandem with the development of machines, and the computer is a product of this long process. The invention of mechanical calculators in the 17th century marked the beginning of the quest to create more complex "thinking machines." However, the seeds of this development were sown many centuries earlier, deep in antiquity. Naydler's comprehensive research provides a vivid portrayal of human development and the emergence of electronic technology. He raises an important question that concerns every living person today: What does it mean to be human, and what distinguishes us from machines?

The computer has become an indispensable part of our daily lives, permeating every aspect of our culture. This dependence on electronic technology has profound philosophical and spiritual implications, particularly in our relationship to nature and the future of humanity. In his insightful study, Jeremy Naydler explores the historical context of the computer's emergence and its relationship to the evolution of human consciousness. He argues that modern consciousness has evolved in tandem with the development of machines, and the computer is a product of this long process. The invention of mechanical calculators in the 17th century marked the beginning of the quest to create more complex "thinking machines." However, the seeds of this development were sown many centuries earlier, deep in antiquity. Naydler's comprehensive research provides a vivid portrayal of human development and the emergence of electronic technology. He raises an important question that concerns every living person today: What does it mean to be human, and what distinguishes us from machines?

The computer has become an integral part of our culture, dominating almost every aspect of our lives. This dependence on electronic technology has profound philosophical and spiritual implications, particularly in our relationship to nature and the future of humanity. In his insightful study, Jeremy Naydler explores the historical context of the computer's emergence and its relationship to the evolution of human consciousness. He argues that modern consciousness has evolved in tandem with the development of machines, and the computer is a product of this long process. The invention of mechanical calculators in the 17th century marked the beginning of the quest to create more complex "thinking machines." However, the seeds of this development were sown many centuries earlier, deep in antiquity. Naydler's comprehensive research provides a vivid portrayal of human development and the emergence of electronic technology. He raises an important question that concerns every living person today: What does it mean to be human, and what distinguishes us from machines?

Weight: 638g
Dimension: 156 x 283 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912230143