"'Hagiography' traditionally refers to the biography of a saint or revered figure—an idealized portrayal that emphasizes their virtues, miracles, and the figure’s spiritual import. Over time, the term has expanded to describe any narrative that idealizes its subject, often glossing over flaws or complexities. But if the saint now appears as a machine—and an alien one, at that—what name do we give to the narratives we project onto it?"



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