This volume explores love in the context of today's technologies. It is difficult to separate love from romanticist ideals of authenticity, intimacy and depth of relationship. These ideals resonate with theological models of love that highlight the way God benevolently created the world and continues to love it. Technologies, which are designed in response to our desires, do not necessarily enjoy this romanticist resonance, and yet they are now remodelling the world. Are technologies then antithetical to love? In this volume, leading theologians have brought together themes of theology, technology and love for the first time, exploring different areas where notions of love and technology are problematized. In a world where algorithms and artificial intelligences interact with us and shape our lives in ever more intricate and even intimate ways, we might feel attachments to and through machines that suggest sentiments of love while also changing how we think about love. Does love always have to be reciprocal? How can we enact love and care for others with technologies? Whose desires do technologies serve – consumers, corporations, creatures? This volume offers a systematic review of the challenges of living in a technologically saturated world, by means of critical application of, as well as reflection on, theological discussions about love.

Bruno Latour has written a unique and wonderful tale of a technological dream gone wrong. The story of the birth and death of Aramis—the guided-transportation system intended for Paris—is told in this thought-provoking and fictional account by several different parties: an engineer and his professor; company executives and elected officials; a sociologist; and finally Aramis itself, who delivers a passionate plea on behalf of technological innovations that risk being abandoned by their makers. As the young engineer and professor follow Aramis’s trail—conducting interviews, analyzing documents, assessing the evidence—perspectives keep shifting: the truth is revealed as multilayered, unascertainable, comprising an array of possibilities worthy of Rashomon. This charming and profound book, part novel and part sociological study, is Latour at his thought-provoking best.

This book was written to document the part played by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, its staff, its former students and its undergraduates. Tales of skill, self-sacrifice and courage displayed by "Tech" men are preserved as an inspiration to their comrades and descendants. Attention is directed to the fact that such an institution as "Technology" is not only a valuable auxillary in developing commerce and industry in time of peace but that in time of national emergency it becomes an indispensable part of the Nation's military organization.

Ever swiped right and wondered if love is just an algorithm? Or shared a heart emoji and questioned if it truly captures your feelings? Welcome to "E Love Evolution," your guide to love in the digital age—where heartbeats meet hashtags and romance unfolds in the glow of screens. "E Love Evolution" is not your grandma's love story; it's a deep dive into how technology reshapes our love lives. We'll explore: The Digital Heartbeat: The surprising link between clicking a mouse and falling in love. Swiping Right on Science: The psychology behind why a profile pic makes your heart race. Virtual Intimacy: How pixels and emojis can create deep connections. Love in the Time of Bots: AI companions that blur the line between human and machine affection. We'll tackle the ethics of algorithmic matchmaking, navigate digital polyamory, and confront the darker side of online love—like cyberstalking and revenge porn. Is love just a series of 1s and 0s? Can an emoji express real feelings? What's the future of love in our hyper-connected world? Whether you're a die-hard romantic or a tech-savvy skeptic, join us on this captivating journey. Let's unravel the mysteries of modern love, one byte at a time. In this digital age, love isn't just about finding "the one"—it's about understanding how technology is redefining what it means to connect and love.

Offers a candid view of a war that played a significant role in the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union. Presents analysis absolutely vital to Western policymakers, as well as to political, diplomatic, and military historians and anyone interested in Russian and Soviet history. Provides insights regarding current and future Russian struggles in ethnic conflicts both at and within their borders, struggles that could potentially destroy the Russian Federation.