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History & Culture - The Secret Life: Three True Stories of the Digital Age

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Book Synopsis: A Top 10 Book of Essays & Literary Criticism for Fall 2017, Publishers Weekly | Books We Can’t Wait to Read in the Rest of 2017, Chicago Reader

The slippery online ecosystem is the perfect breeding ground for identities: true, false, and in between. The Internet shorthand IRL―“in real life”―now seems naïve. We no longer question the reality of online experiences but the reality of selfhood in the digital age.

In The Secret Life: Three True Stories, the essayist and novelist Andrew O’Hagan issues three bulletins from the porous border between cyberspace and IRL. “Ghosting” introduces us to the beguiling and divisive Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, whose autobiography the author agrees to ghostwrite with unforeseen―and unforgettable―consequences. “The Invention of Ronnie Pinn” finds the author using the actual identity of a deceased young man to construct an entirely new one in cyberspace, leading him on a journey deep into the Web’s darkest realms. And “The Satoshi Affair” chronicles the strange case of Craig Wright, the Australian Web developer who may or may not be the mysterious inventor of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto―and who may or may not be willing, or even able, to reveal the truth.

O’Hagan’s searching pieces take us to the weirder fringes of life in a digital world while also casting light on our shared predicaments. What does it mean when your very sense of self becomes, to borrow a term from the tech world, “disrupted”? Perhaps it takes a novelist, an inventor of selves, armed with the tools of a trenchant reporter, to find an answer.

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Discover the captivating world of The Secret Life: Three True Stories of the Digital Age, a groundbreaking collection of essays and literary criticism that explores the blurred lines between online and offline existence. As a top 10 book recommended by Publishers Weekly, this compelling read sheds light on the realities of selfhood in the digital era.

Immerse yourself in the thrilling story of "Ghosting" as Andrew O'Hagan delves into the mysterious life of Julian Assange, the enigmatic founder of Wikileaks. With unforeseen consequences, O'Hagan's journey takes you deep into the online realm and challenges your perception of reality.

In "The Invention of Ronnie Pinn," O'Hagan takes on an entirely new identity in cyberspace, using the actual details of a deceased individual. His exploration of the darkest corners of the web will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the boundaries between fact and fiction.

Experience a tale of intrigue with "The Satoshi Affair," which uncovers the truth behind the creation of Bitcoin. Follow Craig Wright, the Australian developer who claims to be the illustrious Satoshi Nakamoto, as O'Hagan investigates whether he holds the key to one of the biggest mysteries of the digital age.

O'Hagan's astute observations and gripping storytelling transport you to the fringes of a digital world, while also highlighting the challenges we all face in an era where our sense of self is constantly disrupted. In these captivating narratives, he seamlessly intertwines the roles of novelist and reporter, leaving you with answers and profound insights.

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