Круг змеи: Ностальгия и утопия в эпоху больших технологий | The Circle of the Snake: Nostalgia and Utopia in the Age of Big Tech

The Circle of the Snake: Nostalgia and Utopia in the Age of Big Tech

Grafton Tanner, 2021

Overview

In an era marked by societal shocks and digital anxieties, Western culture exhibits a pervasive nostalgia. This yearning often centers on an idealized, nonexistent past, driven by a desire to escape the present. Grafton Tanner, author of Babbling Corpse, posits that the attention economy and Big Tech's algorithms are key contributors to this phenomenon. By trapping users in feedback loops, these technologies exacerbate historical illiteracy and the resurgence of old prejudices, fostering a society fixated on bygone eras. This book critically examines the myth of digital utopia and analyzes nostalgia as a tool that can be exploited to spread fascism.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the societal impact of technology and the attention economy.
• Individuals seeking to understand the psychological and cultural drivers of nostalgia.
• Those concerned with the intersection of technology, history, and political discourse.

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 176
• Publisher: Zero Books
• Year: 2021
• ISBN: 9781789040227