Reset - (CBC Massey Lectures) by Ronald J Deibert (Paperback)

The book "Once, it was conventional wisdom to assume that digital technologies would enable greater access to information, facilitate collective organizing, and empower civil society." provides a comprehensive analysis of the personal, social, political, economic, and ecological implications of social media.

Drawing from cutting-edge research of the Citizen Lab, the author examines consumer compulsion and the information economy, the rise of authoritarian practices, cyberwarfare services, and social engineering campaigns, as well as the negative environmental impact of digital devices, data farms, and electronic waste.

The book exposes the disproportionate influence of social media in every aspect of life to the detriment of society and of our humanity, making it clear that we are now in urgent need of a wholesale shift in our lifestyles, a fundamental revision of culture, work, and politics.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true nature of social media and its impact on society, as well as for those who want to take action to create a better future for all.