Points of Attack

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Exploring a wide range of contemporary issues, this collection of critical reflections delves into technological evolution, virtuality, and terrorism, while examining the future of the self and the individual's role in a globalized society. It also addresses humanity's relationship with the natural world and critiques the current state of the arts and sciences. Drawing on the tradition of short essays from thinkers like Francis Bacon and Roland Barthes, Mark de Silva offers insightful commentary on matters of both common curiosity and pressing concern in America today.