What’s clear is that we’re attempting to re-enchant a disenchanted world . Mysticism and esoteric spirituality – the woo-woo – is surging alongside our newfound existential chafing over the emergence of humanity-altering technological advance.

Where the Magic Doesn’t Happen

How technology can interfere with moral formation at school, church, and home

Andy Crouch

Jan 02, 2025

Introduction from Jon Haidt:

In my first book, The Happiness Hypothesis , I found that ancient wisdom about human relationships, consciousness, and flourishing holds up well in light of modern psychology. But as the... See more

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