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The search for trust: Technology, religion, and society’s dis-ease
- Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society
, 2005
"... particular, has changed the nature of human interac-tion, which has created a certain “dis-ease ” as more and more transactions move from the familiarity of traditional community to the abstractness of modern society. This article explores two studies of trust that emerged in the past decade as a re ..."
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particular, has changed the nature of human interac-tion, which has created a certain “dis-ease ” as more and more transactions move from the familiarity of traditional community to the abstractness of modern society. This article explores two studies of trust that emerged in the past decade as a result of this “dis-ease. ” The first, rational choice, redefines trust as a risk management tool. The second, social capital, re-examines the traditional concept in light of the present situation. Our study compares both definitions with traditional Judeo-Christian conceptions of trust and measures them against the demands of the new world introduced by the Internet. We find that both defini-tions are lacking, offering little reason to speak of trust outside of direct human interaction. The studies reveal severe limitations when attempting to mediate trust by technology.
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I get words all day through; First from him, now from you! Is that all you blighters can do? Don’t talk of stars burning above; If you’re in love, Show me! Tell me no dreams filled with desire. If you’re on fire, Show me! Here we are together in the middle of the night! Don’t talk of spring! Just hold me tight! Anyone who’s ever been in love’ll tell you that This is no time for a chat! Haven’t your lips longed for my touch? Don’t say how much, Show me! Show me! Don’t talk of love lasting through time. Make me no undying vow. Show me now!
