Technologies of the Soul: Ancient Wisdom in the Smart Nation

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Technology has disrupted our lives and rapidly transformed our societies, but Asia’s ancient spiritual traditions may have the wisdom to p
We have become entangled with technology more than ever. The distinctions between work and home, between leisure and labor, and between focus and distraction, are progressively blurring. How should we respond to this crisis and from where might we find the wisdom to regulate ourselves from the onslaught of digital creep? One source of wisdom is to be found with the world’s ancient faith traditions. This film engages the practices and habits of community leaders and practitioners of Singapore’s major faith groups, in one of the world’s most technologically advanced nations. Technologies of the Soul shows us how Asia’s ancient traditions have adapted rituals, sacrifices, prayers, and sabbaticals – and other techniques of the self – to create space outside of time to maintain peace and serenity.

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Directed by Ian McGonigle

Written by Ian McGonigle

Production Company AP Media

Produced by Khirthana Subramaniam and Darren Cheong Yew Kee

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