Terrorism, Technology and Apocalyptic Futures
Author | : Maximiliano E. Korstanje |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2019-03-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783030133856 |
ISBN-13 | : 3030133850 |
Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Download or read book Terrorism, Technology and Apocalyptic Futures written by Maximiliano E. Korstanje and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book centers on the power of mythical narratives and technology in creating the idea of a world that should be purged. The introduction of sin, the fall and other disruptive conflict have led mankind towards a world of scarcity, where suffering and sacrifice prevail. The author analyzes this apocalypse theory, which describes humans’ perversion by the use of technology, self-consciousness and knowledge. Based on an anthropological viewpoint, the book not only discusses the nature of bottom days, but explores other related sub-themes such as capitalism, terrorism, dark tourism, the essence of evil and the power of prophecy, coining the term thana-capitalism to denote a new stage of capitalism where death is the main commodity exchanged.