I’m almost done reading Dostoevsky’s The Idiot and was looking to read a dystopian sci-fi (Fahrenheit 451 being one of my options). I think you have sold me on this novel.
In Jake Meador’s most recent Mere Orthodoxy article he referenced Paul and Martin’s interview. That’s twice within a week it has been mentioned to me. I will most definitely give this interview a listen now!
Your reflections on Fahrenheit 451 reminded me of a lyric that has left no small impression on my life since I first heard it. The first verse begins with “bodies in sway to melody absent of rhythm”, and towards the end of the verse, the lyrics are “black mirror scripture imparts / in a world as foreign to us as our own hearts.” I have never looked at technology and our culture in the same way since.
I’m quite partial to your reflections on The Last Airbender. That was my childhood!
I haven't, but I just looked it up and sounds like a thrilling, worthwhile read. If the topic of technologically dependent society (and its many related repercussions) interests you, you should check out Paul Kingsnorth's Substack publication (Abbey of Misrule) and his novels (which I have yet to read). Especially prior to his Christian conversion he was dedicated to writing about what he calls (coincidentally) The Machine. He still cares about it but dedicates more of his current writing to his own spiritual journey into Christianity.
Pass on a hearty hello to Adam for me. I hope you guys and your kiddos are doing well! (And thanks for following along with my writing!)
Here's the link to his writing on The Machine if you care to check it out. 'The Tale of the Machine' at the top of the list is a good place to start -- a retroactive introduction to his 33(?)-part series The Machine and what he means by it.
I’m almost done reading Dostoevsky’s The Idiot and was looking to read a dystopian sci-fi (Fahrenheit 451 being one of my options). I think you have sold me on this novel.
In Jake Meador’s most recent Mere Orthodoxy article he referenced Paul and Martin’s interview. That’s twice within a week it has been mentioned to me. I will most definitely give this interview a listen now!
Your reflections on Fahrenheit 451 reminded me of a lyric that has left no small impression on my life since I first heard it. The first verse begins with “bodies in sway to melody absent of rhythm”, and towards the end of the verse, the lyrics are “black mirror scripture imparts / in a world as foreign to us as our own hearts.” I have never looked at technology and our culture in the same way since.
I’m quite partial to your reflections on The Last Airbender. That was my childhood!
I enjoy this new format. God bless you, brother!
Have you read - THE MACHINE by EM Forester ? Highly recommend. Look forward to more! And Adam says hi!
I haven't, but I just looked it up and sounds like a thrilling, worthwhile read. If the topic of technologically dependent society (and its many related repercussions) interests you, you should check out Paul Kingsnorth's Substack publication (Abbey of Misrule) and his novels (which I have yet to read). Especially prior to his Christian conversion he was dedicated to writing about what he calls (coincidentally) The Machine. He still cares about it but dedicates more of his current writing to his own spiritual journey into Christianity.
Pass on a hearty hello to Adam for me. I hope you guys and your kiddos are doing well! (And thanks for following along with my writing!)
Here's the link to his writing on The Machine if you care to check it out. 'The Tale of the Machine' at the top of the list is a good place to start -- a retroactive introduction to his 33(?)-part series The Machine and what he means by it.
https://paulkingsnorth.substack.com/t/the-machine