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A Top 10 Book of Essays & Literary Criticism for Fall 2017, this work explores the complexities of identity in the digital age. The term IRL—"in real life"—now feels outdated as we navigate the blurred lines between online personas and authentic selfhood. The author presents three compelling narratives that delve into the intersection of cyberspace and reality. In "Ghosting," he recounts his experience ghostwriting for Julian Assange, the controversial Wikileaks founder, leading to unexpected and lasting repercussions. "The Invention of Ronnie Pinn" reveals his use of a deceased man's identity to create a new online persona, taking him into the darker corners of the internet. Meanwhile, "The Satoshi Affair" examines the enigmatic Craig Wright, who claims to be Bitcoin's elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, raising questions about truth and identity in the digital realm. Through these probing essays, the author illuminates the strange realities of life online, challenging readers to consider what happens when our sense of self is "disrupted" in this evolving landscape. It may take a novelist and skilled reporter to navigate these intricate issues and seek answers about our identities in a digital world.
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The Secret Life, Andrew O'Hagan
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- The Secret Life
- Subtitle
- Three True Stories of the Digital Age
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Andrew O'Hagan
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN10
- 0374277915
- ISBN13
- 9780374277918
- Series
- Description
- A Top 10 Book of Essays & Literary Criticism for Fall 2017, this work explores the complexities of identity in the digital age. The term IRL—"in real life"—now feels outdated as we navigate the blurred lines between online personas and authentic selfhood. The author presents three compelling narratives that delve into the intersection of cyberspace and reality. In "Ghosting," he recounts his experience ghostwriting for Julian Assange, the controversial Wikileaks founder, leading to unexpected and lasting repercussions. "The Invention of Ronnie Pinn" reveals his use of a deceased man's identity to create a new online persona, taking him into the darker corners of the internet. Meanwhile, "The Satoshi Affair" examines the enigmatic Craig Wright, who claims to be Bitcoin's elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, raising questions about truth and identity in the digital realm. Through these probing essays, the author illuminates the strange realities of life online, challenging readers to consider what happens when our sense of self is "disrupted" in this evolving landscape. It may take a novelist and skilled reporter to navigate these intricate issues and seek answers about our identities in a digital world.