{"title":"Patrick Stokes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Patrick Stokes, an insightful author who delves into the realms of philosophy and psychology, bringing a contemporary edge to timeless questions. If you're intrigued by how digital technology intersects with human identity, you're in for a thought-provoking journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Stokes is renowned for exploring complex philosophical ideas in an accessible manner. One of his noted works, \u003cem\u003eDigital Souls\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to ponder the concept of identity in the digital age. Stokes challenges us to consider whether our online personas possess moral and existential significance, pushing the boundaries of traditional thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith his lucid writing style, Patrick Stokes ensures that both seasoned philosophers and curious newcomers can grasp and engage with his ideas. His works are perfect for those interested in understanding the profound impact of technology on human existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of Patrick Stokes, and embark on a journey where philosophy meets the digital frontier, and where thought transforms our understanding of self and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"digital-souls-by-patrick-stokes-9781350139152","title":"Digital Souls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial media is full of dead people. Nobody knows precisely how many Facebook profiles belong to dead users, but in 2012, the figure was estimated at 30 million. What do we do with all these digital souls? Can we simply delete them, or do they have a right to persist?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhilosophers have been almost entirely silent on the topic, despite their perennial focus on death as a unique dimension of human existence. Until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on ongoing philosophical debates, \u003ci\u003eDigital Souls\u003c\/i\u003e claims that the digital dead are objects that should be treated with loving regard and that we have a moral duty towards. Modern technology helps them to persist in various ways, while also making them vulnerable to new forms of exploitation and abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis provocative book explores a range of questions about the nature of death, identity, grief, the moral status of digital remains, and the threat posed by AI-driven avatars of dead people. In the digital era, it seems we must all re-learn how to live with the dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000593400044,"sku":"9781350139152","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19303803482668.jpg?v=1763287881"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/patrick-stokes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}