Philosophy · 19 min
Zucked
By Roger McNamee
An early Facebook investor reveals how the pursuit of connection became a system that erodes democracy and personal well-being.
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Philosophy
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19 min
What it is about
Tech ethics, social media impact, digital platforms, democracy
Who it is for
If you've ever felt a quiet unease about how digital platforms shape your attention or public discourse, this will clarify the mechanisms at play, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Roger McNamee, an early investor and mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, offers a rare, firsthand account of how Silicon Valley's utopian vision devolved into a system with clear societal costs.
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