{"title":"Kevin Ervin Kelley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Ervin Kelley\u003c\/strong\u003e offers incisive explorations into the complexities of modern politics and social issues. His writing combines sharp analysis with engaging narrative, inviting readers to consider new perspectives on contemporary challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom thought-provoking essays to in-depth studies, his works illuminate the forces shaping current affairs. Readers seeking clarity and insight into political dynamics will find his books both compelling and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"irreplaceable-by-kevin-ervin-kelley-9781637744741","title":"Irreplaceable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Adam Grant Summer Reading Pick 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo we still need physical places like grocery stores, restaurants, and office buildings? Or will the \"Replacement Economy\" led by the tech titans and retail giants wipe out these venues in their rapid ascent to unicorn status?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat about museums, universities, and performing arts venues? Considering the power of technology today, can’t we replace these relics with faster, cheaper, and more efficient online tools, apps, and AI?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough engaging storytelling, human behaviour insights, and proven design techniques, Kevin Kelley—an attention architect and cofounder of Shook Kelley, a strategic design firm that pioneered the field of “convening”—unfolds why physical places are essential to civil society, business, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn these pages, he reveals what it takes for brick-and-mortar establishments to attract an audience and maintain a competitive edge in our increasingly digital world, whether you’re a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRetail leader or institutional manager trying to attract people to your offering while keeping the disruptors at bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStudent of design who values social facilitation over object-oriented design\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConcerned citizen worried about the loss of community and civility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIrreplaceable\u003c\/em\u003e offers a welcomed antidote to the anti-human digital future crushing our main streets and infiltrating every corner of our lives. It provides a comprehensive roadmap for creating human experiences that have the power to convene and bring friends, neighbours, and strangers together in prosocial environments in ways the digital replacements can’t replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470910013676,"sku":"9781637744741","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781637744741-irreplaceable.jpg?v=1775230183"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kevin-ervin-kelley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}