Exploring the implications of automation on the workforce, this book delves into the paradox of a future where work becomes obsolete while millions in the Global South toil in low-wage, data-processing jobs. Phil Jones sheds light on the hidden labor that supports the seemingly effortless advancements of technology, revealing the stark realities of global capitalism. Through this analysis, he challenges the notion of a post-work utopia, highlighting the disparity between technological progress and the human cost behind it.
Philip Jones Book order






- 2023
- 2022
A Blueprint for Production-Ready Web Applications
Leverage industry best practices to create complete web apps with Python, TypeScript, and AWS
- 284 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The book guides readers through the entire process of app development, starting with setting up a production environment and progressing to building and deploying an application online. It emphasizes the use of industry best practices throughout each stage, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of modern development workflows.
- 2021
The Humanitarian Journeyman
- 392 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Exploring the challenges faced by humanitarian aid workers, this book delves into the risks and dangers encountered in conflict and disaster zones. It provides an insightful look into the complexities of delivering aid on the ground, revealing the often unseen struggles and sacrifices made by those dedicated to helping others in dire situations. Perfect for anyone curious about the realities of international aid, it sheds light on the critical efforts involved in humanitarian missions.
- 2020
An Essay on Crookedness
or, Distortions of the spine: shewing the insufficiency of a variety of modes made use of for relief in these cases: and proposing methods, easy, safe, and more effectual for the completion of their cures: with some hints
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Focusing on spinal health, this work critiques various treatment methods for crookedness and spinal distortions, highlighting their shortcomings. It proposes safer and more effective alternatives for achieving lasting relief. As a reprint of the original 1788 edition, it offers historical insights into early medical practices and perspectives on spinal care.
- 2020
Zvuky, kódy, obrazy = Sounds, codes, images
- 287 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Kolektivní monografie věnovaná různým formám vztahu mezi obrazem a zvukem, respektive mezi výtvarným uměním a hudbou.Jednotlivé kapitoly se zabývají obrazem a zvukem v českém a československém výtvarném umění, zkoumají recepci mezinárodního hnutí Fluxus ve zdejším prostředí, zaměřují se i na nekodifikované modely hudební notace či na grafické partitury v tvorbě hudebníků a výtvarníků. Nechybí ani text o tématu akustické ekologie. Druhá část publikace představuje výběr českých i zahraničních umělců, kteří ve 20. a 21. století experimentovali ve své tvorbě se zvukem jako inspirací pro vizuální tvorbu.
- 2020
- 2009
The Untold History of the Potato
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The story of one of the world's most important crops From the gold potatoes at the Sun Temple in Cuzco, Peru, the muddy ones in Ireland and those grown in China for McDonald's chips, the story of the spud is both satisfying and fascinating.
- 2005
Art & Life
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The autobiography offers an insightful perspective on the Heide modern art movement in Australia, highlighting the vibrant bohemian culture of the 1950s and 1960s. It brings to life iconic figures in the Australian art scene, including John and Sunday Reed, through personal anecdotes and reflections from someone deeply involved in this transformative period.


