The point is, there's this new sense of skepticism and questioning toward tech, even if it is pretty inchoate. What I hope the book helps to do is help people clarify what is amiss, by presenting a critique that is grounded in economics.
For example, instead of being asked to write an article, suddenly editors wanted me to make super-short videos. The assumptions of those video gigs w… - Astra Taylor
For example, instead of being asked to write an article, suddenly editors wanted me to make super-short videos. The assumptions of those video gigs w…
- Astra Taylor
First we need to rethink the terms and recognize that we've imported this language from the technocratic class, from Silicon Valley, that talks about… - Astra Taylor
First we need to rethink the terms and recognize that we've imported this language from the technocratic class, from Silicon Valley, that talks about…
We've been criticizing these superficial aspects, like whether we are all more distracted. We really need to articulate a defense, a critique, that m… - Astra Taylor
We've been criticizing these superficial aspects, like whether we are all more distracted. We really need to articulate a defense, a critique, that m…
As an individual navigating this reality, you have to make choices to survive. Sometimes you happily work for free if it's something you love and bel… - Astra Taylor
As an individual navigating this reality, you have to make choices to survive. Sometimes you happily work for free if it's something you love and bel…
I feel like we're stuck in the former mode of reacting because that's what gains traction in Washington. But I really believe we need a robust public… - Astra Taylor
I feel like we're stuck in the former mode of reacting because that's what gains traction in Washington. But I really believe we need a robust public…
Advertisers are happy to see the stuff they've branded out there for free, they don't care about scarcity, they want any message they're invested in … - Astra Taylor
Advertisers are happy to see the stuff they've branded out there for free, they don't care about scarcity, they want any message they're invested in …
It's the same thing in a way with privacy. You can say "I'm not doing anything wrong, therefore this doesn't concern me," but what does it mean about… - Astra Taylor
It's the same thing in a way with privacy. You can say "I'm not doing anything wrong, therefore this doesn't concern me," but what does it mean about…
Giving people what they want reduces us to consumers instead of treating us like citizens, consumers who are on the prowl for the predictable and com… - Astra Taylor
Giving people what they want reduces us to consumers instead of treating us like citizens, consumers who are on the prowl for the predictable and com…
I think somebody who is more self-reflective should ask why they personally aren't going on that path. If amateurism is so great, why didn't you stay… - Astra Taylor
I think somebody who is more self-reflective should ask why they personally aren't going on that path. If amateurism is so great, why didn't you stay…
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