Yet another book about the digital age, but from a distinctly Christian perspective is called The Next Story: Life and Faith After The Digital Explosion, by Tim Chailles. I'd become aware of Chailles years ago as one of the most successful Christian bloggers, someone getting 15-20,000 "hits" every day. He's also a thinker, amateur theologian, omniverous reader, pastor, and authentic "techie"--got his start designing websites, I believe.
Anyhow, as a book that covers the topic widely, fairly deeply, yet accessibly, it is superb. New media affect us socially, spiritually, emotionally, and biologically (in particular, our brains) and Chailles lays it out chapter and verse, quoting McLuhan as well as media studies and scripture, all without becoming a "Luddite." He is all for making use of new media, but he is also acutely aware of its pitfalls. The impression I get is that regarding this topic, Challies is a wise man.
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