Too Smart
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Who benefits from smart technology? Whose interests are served when we trade our personal data for convenience and connectivity?
Jathan Sadowski Books
Jathan Sadowski is a researcher exploring the implications of smart city technologies. His work delves into how these innovations shape urban environments and the lives of their inhabitants, offering critical insights into the future of urban living.
The Mechanic and the Luddite
A Ruthless Criticism of Technology and Capitalism
- 332 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Exploring the intricate relationship between technology and capitalism, this book offers critical insights into the political economy that influences the digital landscape and modern life. It emphasizes the need for a new Luddite movement to challenge the systems of profit and oppression tied to technological advancement. With engaging prose, the author sheds light on how technology serves specific interests while empowering readers with the knowledge to resist these complex dynamics. This manifesto is a timely call to action for understanding and confronting digital exploitation.