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我們已來到一個新的世代，一個科技可掌控心靈感受的世代！《Spirit Tech》引領讀者展開一段嶄新旅程，見證那些帶來心靈成長的高科技產物如何改變世界，同時探討這些產物的安全性、真實性，以及倫理道德的界線所在。

人類已能透過各種科技方法來掌管健康、睡眠、人際關係與財金等生活大小事。因此，用科技來進行「心靈之旅」，似乎也不是一件怪事。從那些幫助我們禱告、冥想的應用程式，到運用磁力腦刺激裝置，來尋求涅槃捷徑的網路用戶……在實踐信仰這條路上，我們將面臨一個最重大的變革：我們將進入一個時代──在這裡，我們見證「靈魂科技」的力量，並藉此深化內在世界的體驗。

靈魂科技產品正逐漸精緻化，並附帶更多力量；也因此，一般消費者需要更值得信任的指南，來找到最適合自己的產品。本書兩位作者將應用研究，以及他們和產業龍頭的交流，帶領你深度探究這個不斷演進的世界。

這本書致力讓讀者：
◎了解越來越受歡迎的「可穿戴裝備」如何在你的大腦運作，最快速到達冥想狀態。
◎聆聽「上帝頭盔」發明家的箴言，了解這項發明如何讓人類更有靈性，進而克服自身恐懼、悲傷及憤怒。
◎拜訪那些將死藤水用作聖禮的教堂，探索蓬勃發展的「迷幻之旅」行業。
◎探索矽谷中的一棟神祕豪宅；裡頭，一群科學家和企業家奮力將以靈魂為主體的科技程式推向大眾。
◎認識一個專門研究「腦對腦溝通」的團體，他們如何讓相距千哩的成員進行腦對腦溝通，並透過腦神經回饋訓練，讓成員分享自身情緒，同步對方感受

這本書帶領讀者一窺未來趨勢，同時是一部探索關於為人類帶來重大轉變、心靈成長和將人性推往另個新境界的權威之作。

Wesley J. Wildman, Ph.D.，著有《God Is... Meditations on the Mystery of Life, the Purity of Grace, the Bliss of Surrender, and the God Beyond God》，經手的文章超過一百篇。他同時也是波士頓大學哲學、宗教、神學及倫理學科的教授，美國Center for Mind and Culture的執行長。他的其中一項專案在《大西洋》線上報的排行榜中名列第一，另一則運用人工智慧預測宗教分歧的文章，則被眾家媒體雜誌報導，如BBC、Science Daily、《每日電訊報》以及《Vice》雜誌。更多關於Wildman的資訊，詳見他的個人官網：https://www.wesleywildman.com/

Kate J. Stockly, Ph.D.，美國Center for Mind and Culture研究員。除了《Spirit Tech》，她也是《High on God: How Megachurches Won the Heart of America》的共同作者，此書旨在研究巨型教會的生物、社會及文化之面向。

“[The] book offers a dizzying panorama of transcranial brain stimulation, neurofeedback devices, digitized community, sacralized virtual reality, psychedelic rituals, and AI-powered gurus. As specialists in the scientific study of religion-- Wildman and Stockly explore this techno revolution in elegant detail. ” ——Joe Allen for Salvo

“Wildman and Stockly's revealing introduction to this brave new world of transcendent tech will give both pious pioneers and defenders of traditional religiosity something to consider. ”——Publishers Weekly

“Prepare for lift-off. Spirit Tech is a critical look at the cutting-edge intersection of science and consciousness, where experiences once called "mystical" are now being reproduced in the lab, with technology, and all bets are off as to what the future holds. ”——Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author and executive chairman of the Flow Research Collective

“Wesley and Kate are uniquely qualified to guide us, with wisdom and rigor, into the wild new world of technology and spirit. This will be a landmark work in the emerging wonderland of techno-spiritualities.”——Dr. Patrick McNamara, neuroscientist, Boston University School of Medicine

“Spirit Tech is a marvelously readable and often mind-blowing introduction to new frontiers in spiritual exploration. We find science fiction made flesh, here among us, now. Prepare to have your brain rewired.”——David Voas, head of the department of social science at University College of London

“A thought-provoking treasure of information and reflections on multiple tools that may accelerate the processes of personal development and spiritual awakening.”——William A. Richards, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research and author of Sacred Knowledge

“Wesley J. Wildman and Kate Stockly make it clear that a brave new world is upon us, as high tech entrepreneurs develop God helmets, virtual reality landscapes and churches, and concoct high-tech drugs and other technologies to induce spiritual states and heightened consciousness. Wildman and Stockly offer a fascinating exploration of this emerging high-tech spirituality and its ethical implications.”——Fred Nadis, author of Star Settlers: the Billionaires, Geniuses, and Crazed Visionaries out to Conquer the Universe

“This fascinating book takes a fresh look at religion and spirituality, through a closer examination of "spirit tech" -- e.g., technologies that enhance spiritual experiences, ranging from those trying to "hack" spirituality through traditional shamanistic substances like ayahuasca, to others using cutting edge technologies like magnetic brain stimulation to simulate ecstatic experiences. We suddenly find ourselves in this Brave New World of spirituality which warrants a closer examination of both its impacts and ethics. This well-researched and well-written tome is a necessary guidebook for readers seeking spirituality in the digital era, as well as for religious leaders contemplating ways to attract digital natives whose interest in "church" has waned, as glittering cell phones and social media enchant them instead.”——Julie M. Albright, digital sociologist and author of Left to Their Own Devices: How Digital Natives Are Reshaping the American Dream

“Dr. Wildman and Dr. Stockly bring creativity, insight and wisdom to their ongoing exploration of life at the border of science and faith.” --Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill, Dean of Marsh Chapel, Boston University.

“Spirituality, technology, neuroscience, data, values, culture--every time you think you could not throw more complex ideas into a conversation, in walk Kate and Wesley. They bring a fresh voice to the examination of an emerging industry that mixes high tech science with ancient wisdom. Look to Spirit Tech to challenge all your assumptions about the future of spirituality as well as the consciousness and wellness movements.”——Kippy Rudy, Chief Development Officer, Center for Mind and Culture

“Spirit Tech is especially helpful for the "spiritual but not religious" who want to navigate new spiritual techniques, choose more wisely, and avoid problematic outcomes. It is also useful for the committed religionists who don't have the time, expertise or resources it takes to become an expert meditator or mystic, but nevertheless want to find a way to improve their spiritual lives. For the daring spiritual explorer, this is an essential guide-book to take along on the journey.”—— Linda Mercadante, Ph.D., Distinguished Research Professor, Emerita, Methodist Theological School in Ohio and author of Belief without Borders: Inside the Minds of the Spiritual but not Religious (Oxford Univ. Pr.)