Disconnect

Name: Disconnect
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SKU: 9781922633354
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Why We Get Pushed to Extremes Online and How to Stop It

By Jordan Guiao

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In Disconnect by Jordan Guiao, the author explores our intricate relationship with digital technology and its impact on our social connections, cognitive abilities, and overall well-being. The book delves into how the digital age reshapes human interactions and encourages readers to reflect on striking a balance between the virtual and the real world for a healthier future.
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You might enjoy this engaging read if you're fascinated by the impact of digital technology on society and the natural world. This book provides insightful analysis on how our increasingly connected lives are affecting our environment and personal well-being. It's perfect for those interested in understanding the complexities of our digital age through a scientific lens.

Disconnect

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Many of us know an anti-vaxxer or a selfie-obsessed narcissist who clutters our social feeds; an online conspiracy theorist or a child whose face is buried in a smartphone. Some of us even live with one. How do we pull these people back from the brink of a digital abyss?

In this compelling account, researcher Jordan Guiao reveals what happens when we fall into online addiction and radicalisation. He speaks to Covid-19 ‘freedom fighters’, QAnon conspiracists, social media egoists, online gamers and men’s rights activists, tracing their path into obsession and how they found their way out. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience and research on addiction, he prompts us to ask: how can we use the tools that connect us to stop isolating us? And what should our governments do to protect us?

In an age of online outrage and social media schisms, where Big Tech tracks our every click, it is time for a conversation about how to use the internet safely and for social good. Let’s stop the disconnect and create an online world we can all be proud of.

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Disconnect by Jordan Guiao offers a timely exploration of how social media and technology influence our lives. Reviewers highlight its insightful and practical approach to navigating online challenges such as conspiracy theories, online abuse, and social media's impact on mental health. The book combines personal narratives and professional insights, providing a nuanced examination of digital interactions and urging a reclamation of healthier internet usage.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922633354

Publisher: Monash University Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Monash University Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

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Computing & Technology Education & Reference Jordan Guiao Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Science & Nature

About the Author

Jordan Guiao is a research fellow at The Australia Institute’s Centre for Responsible Technology. A former digital strategist at the ABC and head of social media at SBS, he is the co-editor (with Peter Lewis) of The Public Square Project.