Love and Communication is an intriguing philosophical and religious
inquiry into the meaning of "talk" - and ultimately the meaning of
"being human." Taking an historical approach, Paddy Scannell argues
that the fundamental media of communication are (and always have
been) talk and writing. Far from being made redundant by
twentieth-century new media (radio and television), these old media
laid the foundation for today's technologies (AI and algorithms,
for instance). Emphasizing these linkages, Scannell makes the case
for recognizing what a religious sensibility might reveal about
these technologies and the fundamental differences between a
humanmade world and a world that is beyond our grasp. Drawing on
the pioneering work of John Durham Peters, the book proposes that
communication and love go together, which can be understood in two
ways: as a human accomplishment, or a divine gift. Ultimately, the
essential conundrum of today is highlighted: do we wish to remain
in a human> This book draws on a lifetime of academic work and
the author's personal experience. It will be of interest to
scholars and students of media and communication, who will welcome
this highly original and searching examination of love as
communication.
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