Welcome to the official Substack for Technology, Religion & the Future—Columbia University’s innovative seminar led by Professor David Kittay. Each semester, a new cohort takes the baton, exploring how technology transforms religious experience and what the future might hold for both fields.
Our Mission
This site is more than a class blog—it’s a living archive and community initiative. We’re committed to sharing insights, hosting public events in New York City, and connecting students, faculty, and the broader community around urgent questions at the intersection of technology and religion.
Why We’re Here
Events: Find details about our semester’s conference, panels, and breakout sessions—created by students, for students, and the broader NYC community. Each new cohort continues this tradition, ensuring relevance and ongoing dialogue.
Reflections & Learnings: Read thought-provoking posts, personal essays, and group projects. Our content unpacks readings, ethical debates, and lived experiences, always considering the future role of technology in religious and spiritual life.
Continuity: You’ll see work from past and present students, ensuring that what we build together lives on, semester after semester, as future classes carry the mission forward.
About Professor Kittay
Dr. David Komodo Kittay is a renowned scholar in the field, guiding this seminar and mentoring new cohorts each year. He translates exoteric and esoteric Buddhist texts, serves as a Tibet House US Board member, and founded The Harlem Clemente Course for the Humanities at the Drew Hamilton Houses on 143rd St. His vision and expertise anchor our explorations, as students shape real-world discourse beyond the classroom.
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Everyone—students, colleagues, thinkers, and the public—is invited to subscribe. Get the latest event news, reflections, and opportunities straight to your inbox, and join ongoing conversations about how technology and religion shape our world. Participate in the comments section, or support this work with a subscription.
To learn more about the tech platform that powers this publication, visit Substack.com.
