Abstract:
In this contribution an interdisciplinary contribution from Theology on the unfolding relationship
between humanity and technology, is considered. In order to contribute with validity to these
academic and societal reflections, two moves are required on the part of Theology. Both the
external communicability of the in-house concept within Theology of "anthropology" and the
internal coherence within Theology disciplines of the term "imago Dei", have to be improved.
On both these matters, Theology has been remiss, for different reasons. In the rising postsecular
intellectual climate, Theology is sure to be heard more influentially outside of its
recently more limited circles. For this reason it is important that these two moves be effected.
Description:
NOTES : Paper at the "Techno-Humanism? North-South critical theological discourses on technology"
conference, presented by the Faculty Religion and Theology, University of Pretoria, and the
Protestant Theological University, 2-4 November 2022, in Pretoria and online.
This contribution was presented from Riga, Latvia, during a research period at the University
of Latvia. Coincidentally, at the same time and related to the topic of this conference, the Riga
Technoculture Research Unit presented at the Kim? Contemporary Art Centre its inaugural
exhibition titled "Under the Hood" (www.rtru.org/curatorial-note.html), in which artistic
expression related to technology and humanity were featured.
