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Living a good life? : considering technology and pro-social behaviour
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| dc.contributor.author | Bentley, Wessel
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| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-10-29T13:15:26Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2019-10-29T13:15:26Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Bentley, W., 2019, ‘Living a good life?: Considering technology and pro-social behaviour’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 75(1), a5557. https://doi.org/ 10.4102/hts.v75i1.5557 | en |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2072-8050 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10500/25898 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This article explores the notions of a good life as understood in religion and psychology. The markers of altruism and empathy are identified. The effect the use of social media has on brain chemistry is then explored and used in trying to answer the question as to whether technology (social media in particular) is hampering our ability to live a good life. The notions of the rise of narcissism and the decline in empathy are also discussed. | en |
| dc.format.extent | 1 online resource (7 pages) | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.publisher | HTS Theological Studies | en |
| dc.subject | Psychology | en |
| dc.subject | Religion | en |
| dc.subject | Social media | en |
| dc.subject | Empathy | en |
| dc.subject | Narcissism | en |
| dc.subject.ddc | 241.4 | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Christian ethics | en |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Caring -- Religious aspects -- Christianity | en |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Empathy -- Religious aspects -- Christianity | en |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Psychology and religion | en |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Social media -- Psychological aspects | en |
| dc.title | Living a good life? : considering technology and pro-social behaviour | en |
| dc.type | Article | en |
| dc.description.department | Research Institute for Theology and Religion | en |
