Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
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BetaTen Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018146
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now, Jaron Lanier presents a critical analysis of social media's impact on individuals and society. He outlines ten compelling reasons, including mental health concerns, loss of free will, and negative societal shifts, advocating for people to reconsider their social media usage for personal and communal well-being.
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Jaron Lanier's Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now is a thought-provoking critique of social media's impact on our lives. Reviewers praise its compelling arguments and Lanier's insightful, humorous writing. Some, however, find his perspective overly pessimistic and solutions impractical. Overall, it’s a stimulating read encouraging critical reflection.
Who Should Read Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now?
Tech critics, digital detox seekers, and ethical thinkers will find Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now compelling. Comparable to Sherry Turkle's Reclaiming Conversation and Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism, it appeals to readers questioning the social impact of technology and craving mindful online habits.
20,940 ratings
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146
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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