THE PUPPET GODS

The Puppet Gods is an anthropological and psychological exploration into the nature of belief and idolatry in the modern world. The book argues that humanity has not outgrown the primitive need to worship; instead, we have simply traded wooden statues for more sophisticated "puppet gods" like technology, political ideologies, brands, and the "idol of the self" . It dissects the "anatomy of devotion," revealing how these systems use language, ritual, and architecture to control behavior and demand sacrifice . Ultimately, the book offers a path of "holy rebellion," encouraging readers to smash their own statues and embrace the freedom of uncertainty .