New Romantic Cyborgs: Romanticism, Information Technology, and the End of the Machine

The "Romantic Cyborgs" book offers a unique perspective on the relationship between technology and romanticism, challenging the common assumption that these two concepts are mutually exclusive.

Through a fascinating exploration of nineteenth-century monsters, automata, and mesmerism, as well as twenty-first-century technology's "magic devices" and romantic cyborgs, author Mark Coeckelbergh reveals the complex interplay between these two seemingly opposing forces. The book argues that current uses of information and communication technology (ICT) can be seen as an attempt to reconcile Enlightenment rationalism with romanticism, leading to a "romantic dialectic" in which material romanticism seems to turn into its opposite.

Coeckelbergh also explores the end of the machine age and how it impacts our critique of contemporary technologies and culture, suggesting that we need to embrace different ways of thinking and technologies to achieve a more profound understanding of these issues. With its innovative approach and thought-provoking insights, "Romantic Cyborgs" is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and romanticism.

Whether you're a scholar, student, or simply someone curious about the relationship between technology and culture, this book will challenge your assumptions and inspire new perspectives on these complex issues.

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