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Dive into 'Zero Hour for Gen X' by Matthew Hennessey, a compelling manifesto urging Generation X to reclaim their identity in a world dominated by technology. This thought-provoking book explores the challenges posed by tech-obsessed millennials, indifferent baby boomers, and the pervasive influence of the Internet of Things. Hennessey passionately argues that Gen X is uniquely positioned as 'the last adult generation,' the one last cohort that remembers a time before digital distractions took over our lives.
In this insightful cultural critique, readers are called to recognize the growing threats against free speech, personal privacy, and authentic human connections. 'Zero Hour for Gen X' examines the impact of the social media revolution and how it has shaped public perception of technology's role in our lives. Hennessey emphasizes the importance of reclaiming resilience, patience, and face-to-face interactions that have diminished in today's digitally dominated environment.
Whether you're a proud member of Generation X or simply seeking a deeper understanding of today's societal issues, this trade paperback offers a spirited defense of freedom in a rapidly changing world. With an ISBN of 9781641770644, this brand new publication from Encounter Books is a must-read.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781641770644
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Encounter Books
Description:
In Zero Hour for Gen X, Matthew Hennessey calls on his generation, Generation X, to take a stand against tech-obsessed millennials, apathetic baby boomers, utopian Silicon Valley "visionaries," and the menace to top them all: the soft totalitarian conspiracy known as the Internet of Things. Soon Gen Xers will be the only cohort of Americans who remember life as it was lived before the arrival of the Internet. They are, as Hennessey dubs them, "the last adult generation," the sole remaining link to a time when childhood was still a bit dangerous but produced adults who were naturally resilient.
More than a decade into the social media revolution, the American public is waking up to the idea that the tech sector's intentions might not be as pure as advertised. The mountains of money being made off our browsing habits and purchase histories are used to fund ever-more extravagant and utopian projects that, by their very natures, will corrode the foundations of free society, leaving us all helpless and digitally enslaved to an elite crew of ultra-sophisticated tech geniuses. But it's not too late to turn the tide. There's still time for Gen X to write its own future.
A spirited defense of free speech, eye contact, and the virtues of patience, Zero Hour for Gen X is a cultural history of the last 35 years, an analysis of the current social and historical moment, and a generational call to arms.
In this insightful cultural critique, readers are called to recognize the growing threats against free speech, personal privacy, and authentic human connections. 'Zero Hour for Gen X' examines the impact of the social media revolution and how it has shaped public perception of technology's role in our lives. Hennessey emphasizes the importance of reclaiming resilience, patience, and face-to-face interactions that have diminished in today's digitally dominated environment.
Whether you're a proud member of Generation X or simply seeking a deeper understanding of today's societal issues, this trade paperback offers a spirited defense of freedom in a rapidly changing world. With an ISBN of 9781641770644, this brand new publication from Encounter Books is a must-read.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781641770644
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Encounter Books
Description:
In Zero Hour for Gen X, Matthew Hennessey calls on his generation, Generation X, to take a stand against tech-obsessed millennials, apathetic baby boomers, utopian Silicon Valley "visionaries," and the menace to top them all: the soft totalitarian conspiracy known as the Internet of Things. Soon Gen Xers will be the only cohort of Americans who remember life as it was lived before the arrival of the Internet. They are, as Hennessey dubs them, "the last adult generation," the sole remaining link to a time when childhood was still a bit dangerous but produced adults who were naturally resilient.
More than a decade into the social media revolution, the American public is waking up to the idea that the tech sector's intentions might not be as pure as advertised. The mountains of money being made off our browsing habits and purchase histories are used to fund ever-more extravagant and utopian projects that, by their very natures, will corrode the foundations of free society, leaving us all helpless and digitally enslaved to an elite crew of ultra-sophisticated tech geniuses. But it's not too late to turn the tide. There's still time for Gen X to write its own future.
A spirited defense of free speech, eye contact, and the virtues of patience, Zero Hour for Gen X is a cultural history of the last 35 years, an analysis of the current social and historical moment, and a generational call to arms.