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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141989198
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
Explore the thought-provoking insights of renowned philosopher Slavoj Zizek in his latest book, 'Like A Thief In Broad Daylight.' This compelling analysis delves into the profound impact of technology and power on our society, emphasizing how the rapid advancements in technology are transforming our reality in ways we often fail to recognize. Zizek skillfully navigates the complex interplay between Big Tech and our everyday lives, revealing the disintegration of traditional structures and the rise of new forms of intangible labor.
In this intriguing work, Zizek references Marx's haunting idea that 'all that is solid melts into air,' illustrating the precarious nature of the contemporary capitalist landscape. With automation reshaping the workforce, and money becoming increasingly virtual, 'Like A Thief In Broad Daylight' asks important questions about the future of social dynamics and authentic change amidst relentless technological upheaval.
Zizek provocatively argues that a significant revolution is already underway, disguised as a quiet transformation that we all must acknowledge. This engaging book not only sheds light on the urgent challenges posed by technological advancements but also offers radical possibilities for human agency and socio-political evolution. A must-read for anyone intrigued by philosophy, technology, and the future of society.
Delivery Information: All orders are processed swiftly and shipped with care. Expect your copy to arrive at your doorstep within 3-5 business days. Free shipping available for orders over $50.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141989198
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
Description:
The latest analysis from the maverick philosopher on the dark side of technology and power
In recent years, techno-scientific progress has started to utterly transform our world - changing it almost beyond recognition. In this extraordinary new book, renowned philosopher Slavoj Zizek turns to look at the brave new world of Big Tech, revealing how, with each new wave of innovation, we find ourselves moving closer and closer to a bizarrely literal realisation of Marx's prediction that 'all that is solid melts into air.' With the automation of work, the virtualisation of money, the dissipation of class communities and the rise of immaterial, intellectual labour, the global capitalist edifice is beginning to crumble, more quickly than ever before-and it is now on the verge of vanishing entirely.
But what will come next? Against a backdrop of constant socio-technological upheaval, how could any kind of authentic change take place? In such a context, Zizek argues, there can be no great social triumph - because lasting revolution has already come into the scene, like a thief in broad daylight, stealing into sight right before our very eyes. What we must do now is wake up and see it.
Urgent as ever, Like a Thief in Broad Daylight illuminates the new dangers as well as the radical possibilities thrown up by today's technological and scientific advances, and their electrifying implications for us all.
ISBN: 9780141989198
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
Explore the thought-provoking insights of renowned philosopher Slavoj Zizek in his latest book, 'Like A Thief In Broad Daylight.' This compelling analysis delves into the profound impact of technology and power on our society, emphasizing how the rapid advancements in technology are transforming our reality in ways we often fail to recognize. Zizek skillfully navigates the complex interplay between Big Tech and our everyday lives, revealing the disintegration of traditional structures and the rise of new forms of intangible labor.
In this intriguing work, Zizek references Marx's haunting idea that 'all that is solid melts into air,' illustrating the precarious nature of the contemporary capitalist landscape. With automation reshaping the workforce, and money becoming increasingly virtual, 'Like A Thief In Broad Daylight' asks important questions about the future of social dynamics and authentic change amidst relentless technological upheaval.
Zizek provocatively argues that a significant revolution is already underway, disguised as a quiet transformation that we all must acknowledge. This engaging book not only sheds light on the urgent challenges posed by technological advancements but also offers radical possibilities for human agency and socio-political evolution. A must-read for anyone intrigued by philosophy, technology, and the future of society.
Delivery Information: All orders are processed swiftly and shipped with care. Expect your copy to arrive at your doorstep within 3-5 business days. Free shipping available for orders over $50.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141989198
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
Description:
The latest analysis from the maverick philosopher on the dark side of technology and power
In recent years, techno-scientific progress has started to utterly transform our world - changing it almost beyond recognition. In this extraordinary new book, renowned philosopher Slavoj Zizek turns to look at the brave new world of Big Tech, revealing how, with each new wave of innovation, we find ourselves moving closer and closer to a bizarrely literal realisation of Marx's prediction that 'all that is solid melts into air.' With the automation of work, the virtualisation of money, the dissipation of class communities and the rise of immaterial, intellectual labour, the global capitalist edifice is beginning to crumble, more quickly than ever before-and it is now on the verge of vanishing entirely.
But what will come next? Against a backdrop of constant socio-technological upheaval, how could any kind of authentic change take place? In such a context, Zizek argues, there can be no great social triumph - because lasting revolution has already come into the scene, like a thief in broad daylight, stealing into sight right before our very eyes. What we must do now is wake up and see it.
Urgent as ever, Like a Thief in Broad Daylight illuminates the new dangers as well as the radical possibilities thrown up by today's technological and scientific advances, and their electrifying implications for us all.