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In the Swarm: Digital Prospects (Untimely Meditations),Used
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A prominent German thinker argues thatcontrary to Twitter Revolution cheerleadingdigital communication is destroying political discourse and political action.The shitstorm represents an authentic phenomenon of digital communication.from In the SwarmDigital communication and social media have taken over our lives. In this contrarian reflection on digitized life, ByungChul Han counters the cheerleaders for Twitter revolutions and Facebook activism by arguing that digital communication is in fact responsible for the disintegration of community and public space and is slowly eroding any possibility for real political action and meaningful political discourse. In the predigital, analog era, by the time an angry letter to the editor had been composed, mailed, and received, the immediate agitation had passed. Today, digital communication enables instantaneous, impulsive reaction, meant to express and stir up outrage on the spot. The shitstorm, writes Han, represents an authentic phenomenon of digital communication.Meanwhile, the public, the senders and receivers of these communications have become a digital swarmnot a mass, or a crowd, or Negri and Hardt's antiquated notion of a multitude, but a set of isolated individuals incapable of forming a we, incapable of calling dominant power relations into question, incapable of formulating a future because of an obsession with the present. The digital swarm is a fragmented entity that can focus on individual persons only in order to make them an object of scandal.Han, one of the most widely read philosophers in Europe today, describes a society in which information has overrun thought, in which the same algorithms are employed by Facebook, the stock market, and the intelligence services. Democracy is under threat because digital communication has made freedom and control indistinguishable. Big Brother has been succeeded by Big Data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'In the Swarm' by Byung-Chul Han? A: 'In the Swarm' argues that digital communication, particularly through social media, is eroding political discourse and action, leading to a disintegration of community and public space.
- Q: How does Byung-Chul Han describe the impact of digital communication on society? A: Han describes digital communication as creating a fragmented society where individuals are isolated and unable to form a cohesive community, leading to a focus on outrage rather than meaningful political engagement.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include the effects of digital communication on democracy, the concept of the digital swarm, and the dangers of instantaneous reactions that undermine thoughtful discourse.
- Q: Is 'In the Swarm' suitable for readers unfamiliar with philosophical texts? A: While it engages with complex philosophical ideas, Han's writing is accessible enough for general readers interested in the implications of digital communication.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'In the Swarm'? A: 'In the Swarm' was published on April 7, 2017.
- Q: What is the format and condition of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format and is in new condition.
- Q: Who is the author of 'In the Swarm'? A: The author of 'In the Swarm' is Byung-Chul Han, a prominent German philosopher.
- Q: How many pages does 'In the Swarm' contain? A: 'In the Swarm' contains 104 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'In the Swarm' falls under the category of Social Media.
- Q: Are there any specific features or materials discussed in the book? A: The book does not focus on specific features or materials; rather, it discusses theoretical concepts related to digital communication and its societal impacts.