The Digital Logic of Death : Confronting Mortality in Contemporary Media

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Explore the profound impact of moving images on our perception of mortality with "The Digital Logic of Death" by Steven Pustay. This thought-provoking book delves into how contemporary media, from films and TV shows to video games, shapes our understanding and contemplation of death in the digital age. Pustay skillfully connects complex philosophical ideas from existentialism, psychoanalysis, and critical theory with accessible readings of influential media. Discover how art-house cinema, blockbuster movies, commercials, dramas, and video games have collectively altered our cultural logic of death and our recognition of our own finiteness. Key features: * Analyzes the role of moving images in shaping our understanding of mortality. * Integrates philosophical approaches with contemporary media examples. * Explores diverse media, including films, TV series, and video games. * Offers a new cultural logic of death in the digital age. Summary: The Digital Logic of Death, Hardcover, English, 224 pages, by Steven Pustay, published by Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN: 9781501364082.