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Team Human

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Team Human by Douglas Rushkoff explores the challenges humans face in the digital age and advocates for the preservation of human values in the face of technology. Rushkoff argues for the power of human connection and community as a counterbalance to the isolating and divisive effects of digital platforms and algorithms. The book is a call to action, urging people to reclaim technological progress for the betterment of society.
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You might enjoy this enlightening exploration if you're intrigued by the intersection of humanity and technology. The book delivers a compelling argument for reclaiming our natural social bonds in an era increasingly dominated by digital technologies and algorithms. It appeals to those interested in understanding how we can balance technological progress with the human need for connection and community.

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Team Human

Team Human is a manifesto—a fiery distillation of preeminent digital theorist Douglas Rushkoff’s most urgent thoughts on civilisation and human nature.

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Team Human is a fiery distillation of preeminent digital theorist Douglas Rushkoff's most urgent thoughts on civilisation, technology, and human nature.

In one hundred concise statements, he argues that we are essentially social creatures who achieve our greatest aspirations when we work together—not as individuals. Yet today, we see our society threatened by a vast antihuman ethos that undermines our ability to connect.

Technologies that were meant to foster cooperation—from currency to computers—too often are used to exploit and divide us. If we are to adapt and survive these destructive forces, we must recognise that being human is a team sport.

Rushkoff inspires us to find the others who understand this fundamental truth and reassert our humanity—together.

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Douglas Rushkoff's Team Human is praised for its insightful exploration of the impact of technology on human connectedness, urging a collective approach to resisting digital alienation. Reviewers appreciate Rushkoff's engaging style and assertive arguments against the dehumanising aspects of technology, highlighting the book’s wit and accessibility. It's considered a pivotal read for those interested in understanding and countering the cultural and technological forces shaping modern life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393541533

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Douglas Rushkoff is professor of media theory and digital economics at Queens/CUNY. Named one of the world’s ten most influential intellectuals by MIT, he hosts the Team Human podcast and has written many award-winning books, including Media Virus, Program or Be Programmed, and Present Shock. He lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

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