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Silicon Valley insider and pundit Andrew Keen exposes the grave consequences of today's new digital media in this lively, readable and witty polemic, which reveals how an avalanche of amateur content is threatening our values, economy, and ultimately innovation and creativity itself. Highly topical, provocative and controversial - the counter-argument to The Long Tail, The Wisdom of Crowds and the 'mad utopians' of Web 2.0, it is a wake-up call offering concrete solutions on how we can rein in this assault.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Critical look at how amateurs impact digital culture.
Who is this book for?
If you're curious about the digital revolution and its pitfalls, this book offers a sharp and witty critique of how amateur content is reshaping our values and economy. Andrew Keen's insights are engaging and provoke reflection on the true cost of the democratization of media. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in the future of online culture and innovation.
