| Understanding Religion Through Artificial Intelligence: Bonding and Belief Contributor(s): Lane, Justin E. (Author), Xygalatas, Dimitris (Editor), Wiebe, Donald (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1350103551 ISBN-13: 9781350103559 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $128.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Religion & Science - Social Science | Sociology Of Religion - Religion | Psychology Of Religion |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.17 lbs) 256 pages |
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| Publisher Description: In Understanding Religion through Artificial Intelligence, Justin E. Lane looks at the reasons why humans feel they are part of a religious group, despite often being removed from other group members by vast distances or multiple generations. To achieve this, Lane offers a new perspective that integrates religious studies with psychology, anthropology, and data science, as well as with research at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI). After providing a critical analysis of approaches to religion and social cohesion, Lane proposes a new model for religious studies, which he calls the "Information Identity System." This model focuses on the idea of conceptual ties: links between an individual's self-concept and the ancient beliefs of their religious group. Lane explores this idea through real-world examples, ranging from the rise in global Pentecostalism, to religious extremism and self-radicalization, to the effect of 9/11 on sermons. Lane uses this lens to show how we can understand religion and culture today, and how we can better contextualize the changes we see in the social world around us. |