Like A Thief In Broad Daylight

Explore the groundbreaking insights of renowned philosopher Slavoj Zizek in 'Like A Thief In Broad Daylight'. This thought-provoking book dives deep into the transformative impact of technology on our modern world, unraveling the ways in which Big Tech shapes our lives. Zizek examines the unsettling reality where capitalism's solid structures are dissolving, reflecting Marx's ideas that 'all that is solid melts into air'. With the swift waves of automation, the shift towards immaterial labor, and the blur of class lines, Zizek warns that we are witnessing the crumbling of the global capitalist system. In this compelling narrative, he urges readers to recognize the urgent need for authentic change amidst accelerating socio-technological upheaval. Discover the new dangers and radical possibilities that emerge in our tech-driven society and provoke stimulating conversations about what lies ahead. Perfect for those interested in philosophy, sociology, and the implications of technological advancements, 'Like A Thief In Broad Daylight' ensures that you see the revolution happening right before your eyes. Get your copy today and engage with these vital ideas. Enjoy FREE shipping on this insightful paperback from Penguin UK. Order now and allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141989198
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256


Description:
In recent years, techno-scientific progress has started to utterly transform our world - changing it almost beyond recognition. In this extraordinary new book, renowned philosopher Slavoj Zizek turns to look at the brave new world of Big Tech, revealing how, with each new wave of innovation, we find ourselves moving closer and closer to a bizarrely literal realisation of Marx's prediction that 'all that is solid melts into air.' With the automation of work, the virtualisation of money, the dissipation of class communities and the rise of immaterial, intellectual labour, the global capitalist edifice is beginning to crumble, more quickly than ever before-and it is now on the verge of vanishing entirely.

But what will come next? Against a backdrop of constant socio-technological upheaval, how could any kind of authentic change take place? In such a context, Zizek argues, there can be no great social triumph - because lasting revolution has already come into the scene, like a thief in broad daylight, stealing into sight right before our very eyes. What we must do now is wake up and see it.

Urgent as ever, Like a Thief in Broad Daylight illuminates the new dangers as well as the radical possibilities thrown up by today's technological and scientific advances, and their electrifying implications for us all.

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