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News imageThe Documentary Podcast, The digital human: Sacred

The Documentary Podcast

The digital human: Sacred


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Sacred objects and places are often imbued with memories - memories we cherish, which define who we are. Aleks Krotoski asks if technology can be a conduit for sacredness and give us a greater understanding of our relationship with the sacred.

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