Douglas Rushkoff Books
Douglas Rushkoff is a prominent media theorist. He’s written several books including Life Inc and Program or Be Programmed. He also contributes to the Guardian and CNN and has written and hosted documentaries such as The Persuaders and Digital Nations.
What's Present Shock about?
These blinks are all about the mental and emotional state we all live in thanks to our rapidly changing technological culture. Present Shock (2013) explains the roots of this problem and what it means for our mental well-being.
Who should read Present Shock?
- Anyone interested in technology, the media or digital culture
- Students of psychology, sociology or politics
Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus
What's Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus about?
Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus (2013) explores society’s unhealthy relationship with money, as it transformed from a means to facilitate trade to a goal in itself. The rise of digital markets has done little to improve the situation. These blinks explore the history of money and offer practical solutions to help local communities make money work again for everyone.
Who should read Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus?
- Workers concerned about losing a job to a machine
- Students exploring sociology, history, economics or politics
- Entrepreneurs