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Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
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As Seen In The Netflix Documentary The Social Dilemmaa Wired Alltime Favorite BookA Financial Times Best BookThe Conscience Of Silicon Valley Gqprofound . . . Lanier Shows The Tactical Value Of Appealing To The Conscience Of The Individual. In The Face Of His Earnest Argument, I Felt A Piercing Shame About My Own Presence On Facebook. I Heeded His Plea And Deleted My Account. Franklin Foer, The New York Times Book Reviewmixes Prophetic Wisdom With A Simple Practicality . . . Essential Reading. The New York Times (Summer Reading Preview)You Might Have Trouble Imagining Life Without Your Social Media Accounts, But Virtual Reality Pioneer Jaron Lanier Insists That Were Better Off Without Them. In Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now, Lanier, Who Participates In No Social Media, Offers Powerful And Personal Reasons For All Of Us To Leave These Dangerous Online Platforms.Laniers Reasons For Freeing Ourselves From Social Medias Poisonous Grip Include Its Tendency To Bring Out The Worst In Us, To Make Politics Terrifying, To Trick Us With Illusions Of Popularity And Success, To Twist Our Relationship With The Truth, To Disconnect Us From Other People Even As We Are More Connected Than Ever, To Rob Us Of Our Free Will With Relentless Targeted Ads. How Can We Remain Autonomous In A World Where We Are Under Continual Surveillance And Are Constantly Being Prodded By Algorithms Run By Some Of The Richest Corporations In History That Have No Way Of Making Money Other Than Being Paid To Manipulate Our Behavior? How Could The Benefits Of Social Media Possibly Outweigh The Catastrophic Losses To Our Personal Dignity, Happiness, And Freedom? Lanier Remains A Tech Optimist, So While Demonstrating The Evil That Rules Social Media Business Models Today, He Also Envisions A Humanistic Setting For Social Networking That Can Direct Us Toward A Richer And Fuller Way Of Living And Connecting With Our World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now'? A: The book argues that social media platforms have detrimental effects on our personal dignity, happiness, and freedom, urging readers to reconsider their presence on these platforms.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jaron Lanier, a virtual reality pioneer and critic of social media.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on May 29, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 160 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now' have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone who is not familiar with technology? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner and can be understood by readers regardless of their technical background.
- Q: What are some of the reasons mentioned in the book for deleting social media accounts? A: The book discusses issues such as the negative impact on mental health, manipulation by algorithms, and the erosion of personal autonomy.
- Q: Does the author provide any solutions or alternatives to social media? A: Yes, Jaron Lanier envisions a more humanistic approach to social networking that can promote healthier connections and interactions.
- Q: Is this book a part of any specific genre? A: Yes, it falls under the genre of Human-Computer Interaction.
- Q: What kind of reader might benefit from this book? A: Readers who are concerned about the impact of social media on society and their personal lives, as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of technology's role in our lives, would find this book beneficial.