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Douglas Rushkoff

What’s inside

Douglas Rushkoff explores the consequences of living in an always-on, instantaneously gratifying society where the concept of time has changed.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the psychological impact of constant connectivity
  • Analyzing the influence of digital technology on our perception of time
  • Gaining insights into societal changes due to real-time communication
  • Learning to navigate and manage time in the digital age

Key Points

  • The Collapse of Narrative
  • Digiphrenia – The New Time Distraction
  • Overwinding – Shortcuts to Nowhere
  • Fractalnoia – Patterns Without Meaning
  • Apocalypto – The Imminent Future Obsession

Who’s it For

  • Technology Enthusiasts
  • Sociologists
  • Cultural Critics
  • Business Professionals
  • General Readers interested in Modern Society

About the author

Douglas Rushkoff is a renowned media theorist, documentarian, and writer focusing on technology, culture, and economics.