Upon its publication in Germany in 1983, this author's book stirred both critical acclaim and consternation, attracting a wide readership. He finds cynicism the dominant mode in contemporary culture, in personal and institutional settings; his book is both a history of the impulse and an investigation of its role today, among those whose earlier hopes for social change have crumbled and faded away.
"This little book takes on a series of questions posed by M.G. Michael and Katina Michael. The responses are not conclusive, but rather intended to make the profound challenges presented by the Digital Age visible. These include: How does consciousness differ from psyche? What is the relationship between Artificial Intelligence and the mind? How are visions of transhumanism to be assessed? Why is it important to distinguish between 'what' and 'who'? Who are we to become in the cyberworld? How do the cyberworld and the gainful game of capitalism intermesh? Are ubiquitous surveillance, Überveillance and the loss of privacy inevitable in the Digital Age? Are questions of ethics questions of power?" -- Publisher
Challenging the linear perception of time, Eldred presents a pre-spatial, three-dimensional understanding that reshapes human identity and existence. This alternative view allows for a deeper engagement with our temporal experience, fostering a sense of belonging and a more profound connection to movement and the psyche. However, this engagement is complicated by societal constructs of value, which often dictate our actions and interactions. Eldred's exploration invites readers to reconsider their relationship with time and the underlying forces shaping their lives.