Magic And Technology
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Magic and Technology
Dive into a world where the mystical and the mechanical collide in "Magic and Technology," an enthralling exploration of the Shadowrun universe. This eBook takes you on a journey through a future where magic has re-awakened and mega-corporations wield unchecked power. Discover the history of the sixth world, where cybernetic enhancements and ancient spells create a fascinating dynamic. Explore the essence of Shadowrun magic, where talismans and powerful artifacts shape destiny. Uncover the secrets behind cyberware that transforms humans into meta-humans and delve into the lives of street samurai and techno-shamans who inhabit the shadows, seamlessly navigating the convergence of magic and machinery. Venture into the realm of technomancers, digital sorcerers who manipulate the Matrix with unparalleled abilities. As you immerse yourself in virtual realities, learn the nuances of Decker archetypes and the strategic art of rigging. Witness the ongoing battle between mages and adepts, where the balance of power is pivotal. With chapters dedicated to the complex themes of corporate espionage and ethical dilemmas, "Magic and Technology" presents a captivating narrative of the corporate wars raging over magical technology. Explore biohacking, technology-resistant magic, and the moral quandaries that arise when fantasy meets reality. Cultural influences filter through every aspect of this universe, weaving mythologies with cutting-edge tech. As you navigate the storyline, find inspiration in real-world cyberpunk and urban fantasy origins that have shaped this unique blend of genres. Finally, embrace your role in the Shadowrun community. Start your adventure, craft captivating stories, and immerse yourself in a world where magic and technology redefine what's possible. "Magic and Technology" is your guide to a universe buzzing with potential and excitement, a must-read for aficionados and newcomers alike.
Technology as Magic
What gives the mass media, particularly advertising and television, their extraordinary power over our lives, so that even the most jaded and sophisticated among us are troubled and fascinated by their allure? The secret, according to Richard Stivers, in this brilliant new book, lies in the curious relationship between technology and magic. Stivers argues the two are now related to one another in such a way that each has taken on important characteristics of the other. His contention is that our expectations for technology have become magical to the point that they have generated a multitude of imitation technologies that function as magical practices. These imitation technologies flourish in the fields of psychology, management administration, and the mass media, and their paramount purpose in human adjustment and control. Advertising and television programs, in particular, contain the key magical rituals of our civilization.In a fascinating analysis of television programming, Stivers shows how various genres--news, sports, game shows, soap operas, sitcoms, etc.--have their distinct mythological symbols. Through dramatized information, they symbolically connect consumer goods and services to desired outcomes--the utopian goals of success, happiness, and health--thus enveloping technology, both real and imitation, in a magical cocoon.
A Worldbuilder's Guide to Magic
Constructing a functional system of magic that helps readers suspend disbelief is a crucial part of worldbuilding in the fantasy genres. Yet creating a believable, compelling and original fictional universe can be daunting. To help inspire writers, this guide provides an overview of how magic has been understood in history and used in myth, legend and modern fiction. Different forms of magic are explored and a broad range of stories--from Nordic myths to modern novels--are described and referenced. Discussion explores how magic as a concept shapes, and is shaped by, fictional worlds and societies.