Michael Harris (26) (1980–)
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- Födelsedag
- 1980
- Kön
- male
- Nationalitet
- Canada
- Bostadsorter
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Organisationer
- journalist
editor - Kort biografi
- Do not confuse with Canadian journalist Michael Harris b. 1948.
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- Verk
- 3
- Medlemmar
- 457
- Popularitet
- #53,730
- Betyg
- 3.5
- Recensioner
- 21
- ISBN
- 290
- Språk
- 3
The truth is, we do live in a world of constant connection. Our phones are always available methods of distraction. But those phones are also tools. They're brought incredibly positive elements to our lives, and yes, there can be downsides to their use as well. I particularly appreciated Harris' willingness to be non-judgemental about the people who choose to live their lives in constant connection.
I think the audience for this book is limited, as not everyone born in our generation cares about, or wishes to return to, a time pre-Internet and pre-connectivity. Harris brings up some interesting points and offers plenty of food for thought, but I admit at times my eyes started to glaze over. The book reads as a meditation on the world in which we live, with strong storytelling and solid research.… (mer)