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Breaking Babel: Artificial Intelligence, Apocalypse, and the Revenge of Reality
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Expected 13 Oct 26A profound analysis of the terrifying technological
project on which our world has embarked—and the ancient myth it recapitulates.
Digital technology is hijacking our attention, colonizing
our consciousness, harvesting our personal data, and destroying our souls. We
have become a nation of addicts, unable to turn away from the glowing light of
those digital devices which enchant and possess us. Furthermore, our disease is
facilitating the greatest concentration of power in history—except this time
our Tower of Babel is taking the form of a web composed of silicon and
electricity, a captivating and ubiquitous presence from which there is no
escape.
Or is there?
As Mark T. Mitchell explains in Breaking
Artificial Intelligence, Apocalypse, and the Revenge of Reality, just as
the biblical Babel toppled, collapsing under the weight of its own hubris, the
attempt to overcome human limits is fated to fail. Techno-optimists’ fever
dreams of immortality and unparalleled power will ultimately be frustrated.
Although we are bound to experience a period of intense chaos and confusion,
reality will not be cheated.
Including practical advice for holding fast to the truly
human in this troubling moment. Breaking Babel is essential reading for
anyone who wishes to stay sane in an era of increasing madness.
project on which our world has embarked—and the ancient myth it recapitulates.
Digital technology is hijacking our attention, colonizing
our consciousness, harvesting our personal data, and destroying our souls. We
have become a nation of addicts, unable to turn away from the glowing light of
those digital devices which enchant and possess us. Furthermore, our disease is
facilitating the greatest concentration of power in history—except this time
our Tower of Babel is taking the form of a web composed of silicon and
electricity, a captivating and ubiquitous presence from which there is no
escape.
Or is there?
As Mark T. Mitchell explains in Breaking
Artificial Intelligence, Apocalypse, and the Revenge of Reality, just as
the biblical Babel toppled, collapsing under the weight of its own hubris, the
attempt to overcome human limits is fated to fail. Techno-optimists’ fever
dreams of immortality and unparalleled power will ultimately be frustrated.
Although we are bound to experience a period of intense chaos and confusion,
reality will not be cheated.
Including practical advice for holding fast to the truly
human in this troubling moment. Breaking Babel is essential reading for
anyone who wishes to stay sane in an era of increasing madness.
Kindle Edition
Expected publication October 13, 2026
About the author
Mark T. Mitchell
11 books21 followersDr. Mark Mitchell holds a Ph.D. in Government from Georgetown University, an M.A. in Philosophy from Gonzaga University, an M.A. in Government from Georgetown University, and a B.A. in History, Crown College.
His research interests include modern and contemporary political theory, conservative political thought, and political themes in literature. Lest he be thought all bookish scholar, let it be known that he also cultivates a small vineyard--a pursuit very dear to his heart.
He is currently a professor of government at Patrick Henry College and editor-in-chief of the weblog, Front Porch Republic, a gathering place of scholars interested in such subjects as people, community, culture, liberty, and limits.
His research interests include modern and contemporary political theory, conservative political thought, and political themes in literature. Lest he be thought all bookish scholar, let it be known that he also cultivates a small vineyard--a pursuit very dear to his heart.
He is currently a professor of government at Patrick Henry College and editor-in-chief of the weblog, Front Porch Republic, a gathering place of scholars interested in such subjects as people, community, culture, liberty, and limits.
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