"I don't see it. I mean, doesn't it act as a check and balance in away? Or is that the promise of technology that doesn't fully meed itself?" "If you're really tough skinned, you can post something to the public knowing there are hundreds of thousands of people and bots on there who are going to use your inquiry to hurt you," he says. 'As long as you know that, then, sure'
Douglas Rushkoff is obsessed with technology and how it impacts our lives. In this interview, he offers insight into how we shape and are shaped by technology, what’s happening with mainstream media, and some tips on remaining sane online.
Rushkoff is an author, professor, and documentarian who focuses on the ways people, culture, and institutions create, share and influence each other's values. He is the author of 17 books including the 2019 release Team Human, and he is a Professor of Media Theory and Digital Economics at CUNY/Queens.
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