'Fuelled by dreams and powered by imagination': considering digital technologies through the lens of a theology of play
Abstract
The boundaries between information and entertainment, work and leisure, and professional devices and toys are blurred. This has implications for understanding the ways in which we interact with digital devices. This article argues that these new cultural developments are not adequately addressed in existing theologies of technology and proposes that a theology of play provides an important additional critical perspective. Particular focus is placed upon Roman Catholic teachings, including the past decade's Papal messages to the World Communications Day.
Citation
Stoddart , E 2015 , ' 'Fuelled by dreams and powered by imagination': considering digital technologies through the lens of a theology of play ' , Practical Theology , vol. 8 , no. 1 , pp. 19-40 . https://doi.org/10.1179/1756074815Y.0000000002
Publication
Practical Theology
Status
Peer reviewed
ISSN
1756-073XType
Journal article
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© Contact Pastoral Trust 2015. This work is made available online in accordance with the publisher’s policies. This is the author created, accepted version manuscript following peer review and may differ slightly from the final published version. The final published version of this work is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/1756074815Y.0000000002
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