The Eclipse of Freedom: Technology, Memory, and the War for the Human Soul - Couverture souple

Moore, Aaron

 
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Synopsis

For centuries, humanity gazed into icons and saw eternity. Now we gaze into screens and see only ourselves. The Eclipse of Freedom traces the long arc from the written icon to the digital algorithm, exposing how every invention - from printing press to smartphone - promised freedom but often delivered chains. Drawing on the insights of Plato, the warnings of Neil Postman, and the wisdom of the Orthodox Fathers, this book uncovers how technology fragments memory, weakens free will, and lures the imagination into shadows. From Gutenberg's press to artificial intelligence, the story is one of dazzling triumphs and hidden tyrannies. At stake is nothing less than the soul. For when man mistakes the machine for his mirror, he risks losing the image of God within.

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À propos de l'auteur

With decades of experience in the intelligence community and participating in special operations in the middle east, Mr. Moore brings his personal experience to bear in this complex geopolitical thriller.

Mr. Moore is nationally recognized expert with a distinguished career in national security operations and advanced technology research and development.

A former DARPA program manager, Mr. Moore provided subject matter expertise to the Presidential Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction, the 9/11 Commission, the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, the National Commission on AI, the National Security Council's Round Table on post-quantum resistant cryptography, and President Trump's DoD Transition Team.

Decorated for heroism, Mr. Moore is a former U.S. Army Special Forces operator with multiple combat deployments. He draws on his expertise to author insightful works on emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and national defense.

Mr. Moore enjoys golf, fine whiskies and cigars, and plays the Highland Bagpipes.

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