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Exploring the connection between spirituality and technology, the book delves into how advancements, from Gothic Cathedrals to air travel, have transformed human aspirations into tangible realities. Peter Hancock highlights the dual nature of technology, showcasing both its achievements and failures through iconic examples like the Titanic and Hindenburg. By weaving these narratives together, he illustrates how technology can elevate human experience and create profound moments of joy, termed 'Transports of Delight,' while also serving as lessons from its shortcomings.
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Transports of Delight, Peter Hancock
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Transports of Delight
- Subtitle
- How Technology Materializes Human Imagination
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Hancock
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9783319552477
- Description
- Exploring the connection between spirituality and technology, the book delves into how advancements, from Gothic Cathedrals to air travel, have transformed human aspirations into tangible realities. Peter Hancock highlights the dual nature of technology, showcasing both its achievements and failures through iconic examples like the Titanic and Hindenburg. By weaving these narratives together, he illustrates how technology can elevate human experience and create profound moments of joy, termed 'Transports of Delight,' while also serving as lessons from its shortcomings.