1 The Rapid Advance and Proliferation of Digital Technologies
2 Theological Narratives of Hope and Apprehension
3 Human Nature and Technological Enhancement
4 Maintaining Our Attentional Control
5 Elevating Contemplative-Meditational Practice
6 A Mindfulness-Informed Framework and Approach
Kirk A. Bingaman is associate professor of pastoral care and counseling at Fordham University.
How do I overcome my FOMO? My Fear of Missing Out when drowning in
the flood of social media, texting, robotics, and artificial
intelligence? Kirk Bingaman answers: pause to meditate,
contemplate, and rewire the brain. This is soul-saving advice!
*Ted Peters, co-editor of Theology and Science*
Bingaman compellingly argues for contemplative spiritual practices
as a primary strategy for evolving with the digital
age—spiritually, cognitively, and communally. He argues
convincingly that contemplative practices in a digital age will
preserve and extend what is most precious about our humanity—our
capacity for attentional depth that fosters relational and
compassionate awareness. Religious leaders and spiritual caregivers
have distinctive resources in their traditions’ contemplative
spiritual practices for helping themselves and the people in their
care experience spiritual wholeness rather than fragmentation in
the digital age.
*Carrie Doehring, Iliff School of Theology*
Kirk Bingaman has written an important book because technology is
here to stay. Computer technology extends nature into new forms of
information and we have yet to understand the impact of
informational flow on our spiritual lives. How do we prioritize our
lives in a techno-driven age? How do we prevent brain fatigue
and information burn-out when we are completely dependent on our
devices? Bingaman shows that pastoral care must now include
techno-spiritual care and he offers sound advice based on the
wisdom of the past: slow down, focus and be attentive to the
inner presence of God. This book opens a novel window on caring for
the technological person and offers valuable insights that can help
to navigate spirituality in the 21st century.
*Ilia Delio, OSF, Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology, Villanova
University*
Ask a Question About this Product More... |