A Hacker’s Mind: How the Powerful Bend Society’s Rules, and How to Bend Them Back – A Reflection When I first came across Bruce Schneier’s latest book, A Hacker’s Mind, I was immediately intrigued. As someone who loves to navigate the labyrinth of technology, society, and the little-known ways they intersect, I felt this book …
The Chaos Machine: A Deep Dive into the Digital Abyss When I first picked up "The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds" by Max Fisher, I was drawn in by the title alone. Social media has woven itself into the fabric of our lives in ways both celebrated and …
The Sirens’ Call: How Attention Became the World’s Most Valuable Commodity by Derek Hayes In a world where notifications constantly ping and headlines scream for our fleeting attention, Derek Hayes’s The Sirens’ Call found me at precisely the right moment. As someone who often grapples with the impacts of this fast-paced media landscape, Hayes’s insights …
A Journey Through the Digital Streets: My Thoughts on Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence… When I first caught wind of Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence… by Taylor Lorenz, I felt a jolt of excitement. The concept of unraveling the social history of the internet resonates deeply with me. After …
Review of How to Win an Information War: The Propagandist Who Out… From the moment I picked up Peter Pomerantsev’s compelling work, How to Win an Information War: The Propagandist Who Out…, I was swept away by the intricate tapestry he weaves between past and present. Pomerantsev, known for his previous sharp analysis in Nothing …
Book Review: Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Tech When I first stumbled upon Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Tech, co-authored by the economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, I was instantly intrigued. The title hinted at a grand narrative of societal evolution, one that seemed all too relevant in our whirlwind …