Description
In this provocative, urgently readable book, Jaron Lanier makes the case that social media is not just a neutral tool but a system that reshapes attention, incentives, and even human agency. Through ten carefully argued points, he explores how engagement-driven platforms can distort truth, amplify manipulation, and reduce people to data—while offering practical ways to reclaim control of your time and identity. Blending critique with constructive alternatives, Lanier challenges readers to think beyond convenience and consider the ethical and political consequences of living inside algorithmic feeds. Written in Lanier’s distinctive blend of tech insight and moral clarity, the book is both a warning and a call to action for anyone who wants a healthier relationship with the digital world.
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paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2018
160 pages
ISBN: 9781847925398
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First Published
2018
Language
eng
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