Shamans and Robots: On Ritual, the Placebo Effect, and Artificial Consciousness

by Roger Bartra

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A profound exploration of the external influences that shape human consciousness, from healing rituals to digital devices

In this voyage through thousands of years of psychosomatic healing, distinguished anthropologist and sociologist Roger Bartra examines the placebo effect as a key to our understanding of human consciousness. Shamans and Robots demonstrates how biology and technology become intertwined within human culture...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1517917492

ISBN13:9781517917494

Release Date:November 2024

Publisher:University of Minnesota Press

Length:176 Pages

Weight:0.52 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.2" x 8.0"

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Philosophy Psychology Social Science Social Sciences

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