Terms of our Times: Seven Words that Erode Our Humanity and Seven that Can Restore It - Paperback

by Dennis D. Cali (Author), Nancy Usselmann (Foreword by)

In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, our lives are changed in ways we frequently fail to notice. We work faster and longer, but at what cost? This book explores seven pivotal terms-Authenticity, Buzzfeed, Connectivity, Device, Environment, Instagram, and Productivity-that define our digital interactions and reshape our consciousness. But there's hope. For each term, Cali introduces a counter-term-Accompaniment, Beauty, Communitas, Dasein, Encounter, Inscape, and Presence-that guides us toward a more balanced and meaningful existence. This journey is both a diagnosis of the digital age's challenges and a practical guide for reclaiming our humanity amidst the noise.

What sets this book apart? It approaches these shifts sacramentally, revealing the sacred within our digital chaos while exploring how our devices influence our thoughts and culture. It weaves insights from philosophers, theologians, and media ecologists, offering a cohesive vision of our collective experience.

Join Cali in navigating the promises and perils of our digital landscape, and discover with him pathways to a more thoughtful, connected life.