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| | = Techno-animism = |
| ! colspan="2" | Techno-animism
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| | Modern / Technology-centered animism
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| ! Origin region
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| | Global, with notable discussion in Japanese religion and digital culture studies
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| ! Founding period
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| | Late 20th and 21st centuries CE
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| ! Estimated adherents
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| | Unknown; generally a descriptive concept rather than a single organized religion.
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| '''Techno-animism''' is a modern concept in which technology, machines, robots, software, or artificial objects are treated as having spirit-like qualities, agency, personality, or sacred presence. | | '''Techno-animism''' is a modern concept that interprets machines, networks, devices, or digital systems as spirit-bearing, agentic, animate, or ritually meaningful. |
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| == Overview == | | == Overview == |
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| Techno-animism describes the integration of technology with animistic or spirit-oriented ways of thinking. It can appear in religious studies, anthropology, robotics culture, art, Shinto-influenced interpretations, and online spirituality. It does not necessarily mean literal worship of machines; it may also describe how people emotionally, ritually, or symbolically relate to non-human technological agents.
| | This starter page is intended as a neutral reference entry. It can be expanded with history, beliefs, practices, symbols, texts, branches, notable figures, and related concepts. |
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| == Key beliefs == | | == Related pages == |
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| * Technological objects may be treated as having agency, presence, or spirit-like qualities
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| * Human relationships with machines can be morally and spiritually significant
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| * Robots, AI systems, and networks may become participants in ritual or community imagination
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| * Animistic categories can be reinterpreted in modern technological environments
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| * Critics distinguish emotional attachment from literal consciousness or personhood
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| == Practices ==
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| * Ritualized care for machines or tools
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| * Naming and personifying technological objects
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| * Robot memorials or symbolic rites in some cultural contexts
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| * Artistic ritual involving electronics or AI
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| * Reflection on non-human agency and responsibility
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| == Places of worship ==
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| * Home or workplace with technological objects
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| * Robotics lab or maker space
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| * Art installation
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| * Online community
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| == Sacred texts ==
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| * Anthropology and religious studies writings on techno-animism
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| * Essays on robots and spirituality
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| * Cyberculture writings
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| * Personal ritual notes
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| == Holidays and observances ==
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| * No universal calendar
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| * Project activation or retirement ceremonies
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| * Technology anniversaries
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| * Community-defined observances
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| == Branches and related traditions ==
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| * [[Mechanotheism]] - A related category that sacralizes machines or mechanical order.
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| * [[Technotheism]] - A broader category for technology-centered religion.
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| * [[Artificial Intelligence Theism]] - A related focus on AI as godlike or spiritually significant.
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| == See also ==
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| * [[Religion]] | | * [[Religion]] |
| * [[Theology]] | | * [[Theism]] |
| | * [[Religious symbols]] |
| | * [[Religious concepts and ideals]] |
| * [[Philosophy of religion]] | | * [[Philosophy of religion]] |
| * [[New Religious Movements]]
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| * [[Unaffiliated and Secular Worldviews]]
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| * [[Technotheism]]
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| [[Category:Religions]]
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| [[Category:New Religious Movements]]
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| [[Category:Technology and religion]] | | [[Category:Technology and religion]] |
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Techno-animism is a modern concept that interprets machines, networks, devices, or digital systems as spirit-bearing, agentic, animate, or ritually meaningful.
This starter page is intended as a neutral reference entry. It can be expanded with history, beliefs, practices, symbols, texts, branches, notable figures, and related concepts.
