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The Semiotics of Sacrifice in the Digital Era

The Semiotics of Sacrifice in the Digital Era

Panel:
[PA] Semiotics of Religion (Jenny Ponzo, Massimo Leone)
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Massimo Leone
University of Turin
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The paper semiotically explores the nuanced relationship between technology, religion, and the concept of sacrifice, providing a thought-provoking examination of how modern technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), are reshaping traditional religious practices and ethical considerations. The paper scrutinizes the dual semiotic nature of technology as both a catalyst for progress and a source of ethical dilemmas, emphasizing the role of sacrifice as a metaphor for the inherent losses and ethical quandaries engendered by technological innovation. The analysis extends across various cultural and religious frameworks, highlighting the ways in which AI challenges established norms and rituals, thereby prompting a semiotic reevaluation of the sacred and the profane in the digital age. By drawing on historical and contemporary case studies, the paper semiotically illuminates the paradoxical role of sacrifice in technology's evolution, suggesting that understanding this role is key to navigating the ethical landscape that technology, especially AI, constructs. The semiotic study calls for a critical engagement with technology within religious spheres, advocating for a dialogue that balances innovation with an awareness of its profound implications for faith, practice, and ethical decision-making. Through this lens, the paper contributes significantly to the semiotic discourse on the intersections of technology, religion, and sacrifice, offering insights into how societies might reconcile the benefits of technological advancements with the ethical and spiritual questions they provoke.

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0.410 room, WLS (Dobra 55 street)

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