A Theology of Technology: Bodies, Screens, and Boundaries with Dr. Jonathan Lett
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In this episode, Case Thorp discusses the impact of technology on human nature and spirituality with Dr. Jonathan Lett.
What happens when technology is not just something we use, but something that quietly catechizes us? For millions of people, our phones, algorithms, and digital tools are actively shaping our attention and reworking our labor. Finding a way to flourish in a tech-driven world is one of the defining spiritual challenges of our time, and many of us are underprepared to address it. In this episode of Nuance, host Case Thorp sits down with Dr. Jonathan Lett, Director of the Faith, Science, and Technology Initiative at LeTourneau University, to explore the foundational questions we must ask before we build the next big thing. Jonathan argues that before deciding what to do with tech, we must first understand what it means to be human. Drawing on theological anthropology and his deep study of limits, dependence, and embodied existence, he makes the case that true freedom isn't found in overcoming our boundaries, but in embracing them. From challenging the "Silicon Valley ideology" to understanding how technology offers shortcuts around our natural limits, Jonathan's work helps us integrate ancient Christian wisdom into our modern digital lives. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The…
People in this episode
Host: Case Thorp
Guest: Dr. Jonathan Lett
Topics covered
- theology of technology
- human nature
- digital tools
- spiritual challenges
- Christian wisdom
- limits and dependence
Keywords
- technology
- humanity
- freedom
- digital life
- theological anthropology
- Silicon Valley ideology
- embodied existence
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LeTourneau University, Silicon Valley
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