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Book Synopsis: A NATIONAL BESTSELLERA programmer, musician, and father of virtual reality technology, Jaron Lanier was a pioneer in digital media, and among the first to predict the revolutionary changes it would bring to our commerce and culture. Now, with the Web influencing virtually every aspect of our lives, he offers this provocative critique of how digital design is shaping society, for better and for worse. Informed by Lanier’s experience and expertise as a computer scientist, You Are Not a Gadget discusses the technical and cultural problems that have unwittingly risen from programming choices—such as the nature of user identity—that were “locked-in” at the birth of digital media and considers what a future based on current design philosophies will bring. With the proliferation of social networks, cloud-based data storage systems, and Web 2.0 designs that elevate the “wisdom” of mobs and computer algorithms over the intelligence and wisdom of individuals, his message has never been more urgent.
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Are you ready to challenge the status quo and discover the truth about the digital world we live in? Look no further than "You Are Not a Gadget: A Manifesto" by Jaron Lanier. As a pioneer in digital media and virtual reality technology, Lanier brings his unparalleled expertise to uncover the hidden consequences of our increasingly digital-dependent lives.
In today's society, the web has infiltrated every aspect of our existence, shaping our commerce and culture in ways we never expected. Lanier's thought-provoking critique delves into the technical and cultural problems that have emerged due to programming choices made in the early days of digital media. He challenges the reader to question the nature of user identity and consider the future consequences of our current design philosophies.
With the rise of social networks, cloud-based data storage systems, and Web 2.0 designs, our society is becoming increasingly reliant on the "wisdom" of mobs and algorithms. Lanier believes it is time to reclaim our individual intelligence and wisdom from the clutches of technology. Are you ready to join him on this journey of self-discovery and reclaim what makes us human?
Don't miss out on this urgent and eye-opening manifesto. Embrace the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the digital world we inhabit and make informed decisions about your own participation in it. Take the first step towards reclaiming your individuality and shaping a future that prioritizes human intelligence and creativity.
Ready to dive into "You Are Not a Gadget: A Manifesto"? Order your copy today and join the movement for a more human-centric digital world. Order now and embark on a journey of self-discovery like no other.
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