Terrorism, Technology and Apocalyptic Futures

Korstanje, Maximiliano E.

This book centers on the power of mythical narratives and technology in creating the idea of a world that should be purged. The introduction of sin, the fall and other disruptive conflict have led mankind towards a world of scarcity, where suffering and sacrifice prevail. The author analyzes this apocalypse theory, which describes humans’ perversion by the use of technology, self-consciousness and knowledge. Based on an anthropological viewpoint, the book not only discusses the nature of bottom days, but explores other related sub-themes such as capitalism, terrorism, dark tourism, the essence of evil and the power of prophecy, coining the term thana-capitalism to denote a new stage of capitalism where death is the main commodity exchanged.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2020-08-14

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030133870

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-13385-6

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 154