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The Glen Park Library: A Fairy Tale Of Disruption (No Place Press)
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How Silicon Valley, The Dark Net, And Digital Culture Have Affected Our Relationship To Knowledge, History, Language, Aesthetics, Reading, And Truth.In October 2013, Twentynineyearold Ross William Ulbricht Was Arrested At The Glen Park Public Branch Library In San Francisco, Accused Of Being The Dread Pirate Roberts And Mastermind Of A Dark Net Drug Marketplace Known As Silk Road. Ulbricht Was An Ardent Libertarian Who Believed Silk Roaddescribed By The New York Times As The Largest, Most Sophisticated Criminal Enterprise The Internet Has Ever Seenwas Battling The Forces Of Big Government. He Was Convicted Two Years Later Of Money Laundering, Computer Hacking, And Conspiracy To Traffic Narcotics And Sentenced To Life In Prison.Art Historian Pamela Lee Reads This Event As A Fairy Tale Of Disruption Rather Than An Isolated Episode In The History Of The Dark Net, Silicon Valley, And The Relationship Between Public Libraries And Digital Culture. Lee Argues That The Notion Of Disruptive Technology In Contemporary Culture Has Radically Affected Our Relationship To Knowledge, History, Language, Aesthetics, Reading, And Truth. Against The Backdrop Of Her Account Of Ulbricht And His Exploits, Lee Provides Original Readings Of Five Women Artistsgretchen Bender, Cecile B. Evans, Josephine Pryde, Carissa Rodriguez, And Martine Symswho Weigh In, Either Explicitly Or Inadvertently, On The Nature Of Contemporary Media And Technology. Written As A Work Of Experimental Art Criticism, The Glen Park Library Is Both A Homage To The Bay Area And An Excoriation Of The Ethos Of Silicon Valley. As With All Fairy Tales, The Book'S Ultimate Subjects Are Much Greater, However, And Lee Casts A Critical Eye On Collisions Between Privacy And Publicity, Knowledge And Information, And The Past And Future That Are Enabled By The Technocratic Worldview.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Glen Park Library'? A: 'The Glen Park Library' explores how digital culture, including the influence of Silicon Valley and the dark net, has transformed our understanding of knowledge, history, and truth.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Glen Park Library'? A: The author of 'The Glen Park Library' is Pamela M. Lee, an art historian known for her critical analysis of contemporary media and technology.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Glen Park Library'? A: 'The Glen Park Library' is categorized as a work of criticism and experimental art criticism, blending elements of narrative and analysis.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Glen Park Library' have? A: 'The Glen Park Library' contains a total of 112 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Glen Park Library'? A: 'The Glen Park Library' is available in hardcover binding, offering durability and a high-quality presentation.
- Q: When was 'The Glen Park Library' published? A: 'The Glen Park Library' was published on June 4, 2019.
- Q: Is 'The Glen Park Library' suitable for academic studies? A: Yes, 'The Glen Park Library' is suitable for academic studies, particularly for those interested in art criticism, digital culture, and the impact of technology on society.
- Q: What makes 'The Glen Park Library' unique? A: 'The Glen Park Library' is unique for its combination of a real-life event involving Ross William Ulbricht and an exploration of broader themes related to technology and culture.
- Q: What are the critical topics discussed in 'The Glen Park Library'? A: 'The Glen Park Library' discusses critical topics such as privacy, publicity, and the dichotomy between knowledge and information in the context of contemporary media.
- Q: Who are some of the artists mentioned in 'The Glen Park Library'? A: The book features discussions and analyses of artists such as Gretchen Bender, Cecile B. Evans, Josephine Pryde, Carissa Rodriguez, and Martine Syms.