Technology and Sacrifice

first_page settings Order Article Reprints Open AccessArticle Technology and Sacrifice by Massimo Leone [ORCID] Department of Philosophy and Educational Sciences, University of Turin, 10124 Torino, Italy Religions 2024, 15(6), 692; https://doi.org/10.3390/rel15060692 (registering DOI) Submission received: 13 March 2024 / Revised: 27 May 2024 / Accepted: 30 May 2024 / Published: 31 May 2024 (This article belongs to the Special Issue Rethinking Digital Religion, AI and Culture) Download keyboard_arrow_down Versions Notes Abstract This paper investigates the complex relationship between technology, religion, and sacrifice, positing this last term as a pivotal concept for understanding the evolution and impact of technological advancements. Through a detailed examination of various cultural and religious frameworks, it explores how artificial intelligence and other modern technologies both challenge and redefine traditional notions of the sacred and the profane. By analyzing historical and contemporary practices, the study highlights the paradoxical role of sacrifice in the digital age, serving as both a metaphor for the loss inherent in technological progress and a foundational principle that shapes the ethical landscapes of innovation.