Team Human In Depth with Douglas Rushkoff - Book TV
Dec 27, 2023
Douglas Rushkoff discusses being a presentist, sticky websites, and the importance of collaboration in the digital future. He explores the origins of capitalism, the concept of existence within a simulation, and the process of writing a book. He also examines the impact of America's lack of presence and advocates for actively shaping the future.
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Siberia's Cancellation
- Douglas Rushkoff's first book, Siberia, was initially canceled by publishers.
- They believed the internet was a passing fad and would be irrelevant by the book's release.
Internet's Shift in Focus
- The internet shifted from expanding possibilities to increasing probabilities with the rise of business interests.
- This change prioritized predictable user behavior over creative exploration.
Techno-Solutionism Mindset
- The tech mindset assumes more technology and money solve any problem.
- This techno-solutionism views humans as the problem, not technology.