Magic and Loss
The Internet as Art
Virginia Heffernan
Explore the beauty and complexity of the Internet with this insightful book by Virginia Heffernan. Comparing it to great works of art and religion, Heffernan delves into the deep logic, cultural potential, and societal impact of this full-fledged civilization. Discover how the Internet rewards certain virtues and how its functions are changing our perceptions, experiences, and understanding of the world. A must-read for anyone fascinated by this fascinating place we all inhabit.
Fecha de publicación
2016-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
2016-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
publicado por primera vez en 2015
Calificación de Goodreads
3.48
ISBN
9781439191705
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2022-08-14T13:16:15.000Z
Some great book picks by @ezraklein on making sense of modern media: Marshall McLuhan, Nicholas Carr, Neil Postman. I've got two more for him: James W. Carey's "Communication as Culture" (2008) and @page88's "Magic and Loss." – fuente2016-05-19T00:47:11.000Z
It’s here! @page88’s MAGIC AND LOSS: THE INTERNET AS ART—aka my dream book. Tempted to stay up all night reading it. – fuente