25min chapter

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Adam C. Jones - The New Flesh

Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour

CHAPTER

The Evolution and Impact of Online Communities

This chapter examines the shift from decentralized online communities to dominant monopolistic platforms, highlighting the loss of diversity and individuality in digital interactions. It critiques the implications of social media on communication and human psychology, exploring concepts like unpaid labor, phantom notifications, and the historical context of technology's influence on human behavior. Through these discussions, the chapter reveals the complex relationship between technology and our experience of digital spaces, urging a re-evaluation of how we understand and engage with online platforms.

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