Lanier, Jaron
Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529112405
- author:
- Lanier, Jaron
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jaron Lanier's thought-provoking manifesto argues that social media is fundamentally flawed in its design. He contends that its toxic effects are inherent to its nature and that liberating oneself from its hold can have a profound impact on one's life and the world. In this book, Lanier presents ten simple yet compelling arguments for why we should reconsider our relationship with social media. By examining the underlying principles of these platforms, he reveals how they contribute to feelings of sadness, anger, isolation, and tribalism. A timely reminder that critical thinking is essential in navigating the digital world, Lanier's work offers a fresh perspective on the role of social media in modern life.
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