This scholarly work examines how technology and mysticism overlap, specifically in the creation and impact of information technologies. By studying a wide range of seemingly divergent topics, such as mythology, technological history, and 60s counterculture, the author argues for a holistic approach to understanding technology's past, present, and ...
For centuries humankind has had a sublime relationship with hallucinogenic mushrooms. Summed up by the reverent name given by the Aztecs, teonanactl (or 'flesh of the Gods'), they have played a mysterious role in human experience, thanks to their psychoactive chemicals that shift and modify the human mind. Arik Moonhawk Roper's exquisite painted ...
The author of the cult book "Techgnosis" writes about the big, big Led Zeppelin album. Featuring every heavy metal fan's favourite epic Stairway to Heaven, the huge sound of this album has set the template for rock. Also includes Black Dog and Rock 'n' Roll.
California is famous for its diversity, its eccentricity, and its influence on popular culture. Its spiritual history is no exception - The Golden State has an unusually rich history of spirituality that ranges from the traditional to the inventive. "The Visionary State" weaves text and image into a visually and intellectually compelling history ...
Parallel processing offers the potential to render high-quality images and animations in reasonable time. Written for the practitioner, this work first reviews the basic issues involved in rendering within a parallel or distributed environment. It then examines the strengths and weaknesses of multiprocessor machines and networked render farms for ...
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