technopaganism means any of various neo-pagan movements with an emphasis on technology, such as the use of modern devices in magic rituals. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
Why “technopaganism” is a great word
A spiritual practice or identity that deliberately incorporates modern technological tools into magical rituals and neo-pagan belief systems. From techno- (a combining form from Greek tekhnē, meaning 'art, craft, skill') + paganism (from Latin pāgānus, meaning 'rustic, civilian, non-Christian'). Unlike technomancy, which is the specific act of divination through machines, or the broad category of neo-paganism, technopaganism is a holistic worldview that sacralizes the digital landscape. It is the blessing of a server farm with incense, the casting of a circle within a virtual reality headset, and the chanting of an algorithmically generated mantra—a quiet assertion that the numinous flows as readily through fiber-optic cable as through root or river.
Etymology
From techno- + paganism.
noun
- Any of various neo-pagan movements with an emphasis on technology, such as the use of modern devices in magic rituals.