We are told in Scripture to remember. We are tied in relationship, even self-efficacy, to memory. For this reason, I truly worry (as in, I lose sleep sometimes over this thought) about our increasing insistence to outsource memory--factual, relational, personal--to machines. What happens when I no longer need to remember anything or even anybody because I've got it / them stored? The same "outsource to storage" concern could be spoken of journals and traditional photograph albums, but even in those recording devices the ACTIVE recording of memories (writing, choosing and filing photos) succeeds at aiding memory. Machines, however, allow for passive storage of memory in ways that diminish cultural nuance, idiosyncrasies, and personal voice. You've chosen a good subject, Myles. I'm here for it.
I am new to Substack, and pleased to cross your path. I am intrigued by your thoughts here, because they intersect many of my own. I have recently written a book (Things Charlie Says) that chronicles life with my Dad in law. He wakes up every morning with the question, "How long have I been here, a day or a week?" The answer 6 years.
In keeping I have plumbed the scriptures exploring themes of Memory. What does it mean to be remembered by God...what does it mean that God should forget our sins?
We are told in Scripture to remember. We are tied in relationship, even self-efficacy, to memory. For this reason, I truly worry (as in, I lose sleep sometimes over this thought) about our increasing insistence to outsource memory--factual, relational, personal--to machines. What happens when I no longer need to remember anything or even anybody because I've got it / them stored? The same "outsource to storage" concern could be spoken of journals and traditional photograph albums, but even in those recording devices the ACTIVE recording of memories (writing, choosing and filing photos) succeeds at aiding memory. Machines, however, allow for passive storage of memory in ways that diminish cultural nuance, idiosyncrasies, and personal voice. You've chosen a good subject, Myles. I'm here for it.
I am new to Substack, and pleased to cross your path. I am intrigued by your thoughts here, because they intersect many of my own. I have recently written a book (Things Charlie Says) that chronicles life with my Dad in law. He wakes up every morning with the question, "How long have I been here, a day or a week?" The answer 6 years.
In keeping I have plumbed the scriptures exploring themes of Memory. What does it mean to be remembered by God...what does it mean that God should forget our sins?
I will follow your series.