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Discover 'The Disconnect', a thought-provoking exploration of our online lives by Roisin Kiberd, published by Profile Books in 2022. This brand new book delves into the relationship between the virtual and the real, as it examines how phenomena on platforms like Reddit influence our shopping habits and how social media impacts our daily routines. In engaging and witty essays, Kiberd offers unique insights into the pervasive online culture, touching on everything from the viral trends of night gyms to the chaos of dating apps. Each chapter serves as a reflection on the bizarre intersections of technology and humanity, addressing questions about our digital footprints and the price of our connectivity. Experience a candid look at how the internet shapes our interactions, mental health, and perceptions of self. As you journey through Kiberd's intelligent commentary, you'll find a mirror reflecting the complexities of living in an age dominated by digital communication and social media. The book is an essential read for anyone looking to navigate the nuances of contemporary life and understand the ramifications of living in a hyper-connected world. Order your copy of 'The Disconnect' now and embark on an enlightening journey that promises to entertain and challenge your thoughts about the internet's role in our lives. Fast shipping options available for your convenience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781788165785
Year: 2022
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
We all live online now, but what does that mean in IRL? How do strange subcultures on reddit affect our local shopping centres, what do night gyms owe to Twitter, and where can we really go to get some decent sleep? Our every move online is watched, but can we see ourselves?
In these wide-ranging, witty essays, Roisin Kiberd offers immersive insight into the strange worlds, habits and people who have grown up with the internet, and shows the way our world is changing to fit the online fever-dream. Unsettling, clear-sighted and perversely fun, she traces the lines between Netflix and nap hotels, vaporwave music and camgirls, self-optimisation and insomnia, dating apps and a grand unified theory of Monster Energy Drinks. As well as holding up the zeitgeist for scrutiny, she turns an equally frank eye on her own life online, and asks what we have gained, what we have lost, and what we have given willingly away in exchange for this connected world.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781788165785
Year: 2022
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
We all live online now, but what does that mean in IRL? How do strange subcultures on reddit affect our local shopping centres, what do night gyms owe to Twitter, and where can we really go to get some decent sleep? Our every move online is watched, but can we see ourselves?
In these wide-ranging, witty essays, Roisin Kiberd offers immersive insight into the strange worlds, habits and people who have grown up with the internet, and shows the way our world is changing to fit the online fever-dream. Unsettling, clear-sighted and perversely fun, she traces the lines between Netflix and nap hotels, vaporwave music and camgirls, self-optimisation and insomnia, dating apps and a grand unified theory of Monster Energy Drinks. As well as holding up the zeitgeist for scrutiny, she turns an equally frank eye on her own life online, and asks what we have gained, what we have lost, and what we have given willingly away in exchange for this connected world.