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The Digital Age has transformed nearly every facet of Western culture. More than ever, people are turning away from face-to-face interactions to spend countless hours mediating life through a screen. Such changes can be felt in the arenas of politics, sexuality, work, and recreation. Some futurists argue for the development of Transhumanism, a commitment to expanding human capacities through the use of applied technologies across a variety of platforms. The proponents promise radically long life, super-intelligence, and extreme bliss. But how does technology shape us at the spiritual level? Do our bodies even matter anymore? Crossing Wires navigates the complex terrain of digital and robotic technologies with refreshing approachability. The book opens the door for discussions on technology's influence on human identity while laying out a case for embodied, empathetic communities of grace that can serve as a necessary antidote to a society that seems to love and trust devices above all else.

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Prophetic words are never easy to hear. But for those who are willing to ponder the complex truths of how our digital world is changing us all, you'll find Oesch's book takes a lifetime of cutting-edge academic work and presents it in a wonderfully conversational, user-friendly discussion framework. I wouldn't be surprised if Crossing Wires became the new 'must-read' for book clubs, thinktanks, and Bible studies in 2021! --Heather Choate Davis, author of Man Turned in on Himself This book is as urgently relevant as it is fascinating. An increasing number of my students have said to me that Transhumanism presents an attractive and viable alternative to Christianity. For them, it offers a shot at concrete, this-world fulfillment of classical Christianity's eschatological promises such as the overcoming of death, suffering, and ignorance. Oesch is informed about his subject, analyzes it with theological acumen, and guides the reader through a profound, but accessible exploration. --Jeff Mallinson, Chair and Professor of History and Political Thought Concordia University, Irvine

Prophetic words are never easy to hear. But for those who are willing to ponder the complex truths of how our digital world is changing us all, you'll find Oesch's book takes a lifetime of cutting-edge academic work and presents it in a wonderfully conversational, user-friendly discussion framework. I wouldn't be surprised if Crossing Wires became the new 'must-read' for book clubs, thinktanks, and Bible studies in 2021! --Heather Choate Davis, author of Man Turned in on Himself This book is as urgently relevant as it is fascinating. An increasing number of my students have said to me that Transhumanism presents an attractive and viable alternative to Christianity. For them, it offers a shot at concrete, this-world fulfillment of classical Christianity's eschatological promises such as the overcoming of death, suffering, and ignorance. Oesch is informed about his subject, analyzes it with theological acumen, and guides the reader through a profound, but accessible exploration. --Jeff Mallinson, Chair and Professor of History and Political Thought Concordia University, Irvine

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Joel Oesch is a professor of theology at Concordia University Irvine. He is the author of More Than a Pretty Face (2017).

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