Perhaps the most subtle yet profound impact of technology lies in the spiritual domain, where humans seek out meaning, orientation, and connection to something greater than individual existence.
by Sahkana Merutepiaou
Technological innovation has reshaped human existence at an unprecedented pace, altering how people live, think, interact, and understand meaning. Its benefits are undeniable—efficiency, connectivity, and expanded knowledge—but beneath these gains lie quieter forms of loss. This article argues that unless consciously restrained, technological progress erodes the very capacities that make us human: embodied vitality, sustained attention, deep relationship, and spiritual presence.
Over the past century, and especially in recent decades, technology has moved from being a tool of convenience to an omnipresent force shaping human identity. Smartphones, artificial intelligence, and digital networks have integrated into nearly every aspect of life. Yet, a paradox emerges: as technology enhances human capability, it may simultaneously diminish essential human experiences.
