You Are Not a Gadget
Jaron Lanier's manifesto arguing that Web 2.0 platforms were dehumanizing users and robbing them of self-expression, advocating for a more individualistic and human-centric web.
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The Rise of the Internet’s Creative Middle Class | Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A book by Jaron Lanier that includes a chapter discussing the failure of the 'A Thousand True Fans' concept.
Ep. 201: Making a Living Online, Artificial Intelligence, and Reducing Attention Residue
Cal Newport
An influential book by Jaron Lanier, in which he discusses the failure of the 'A Thousand True Fans' theory and offers a critique of techno-optimism.
Read These Books To Start 2026 Right | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Jaron Lanier's manifesto arguing that Web 2.0 platforms were dehumanizing users and robbing them of self-expression, advocating for a more individualistic and human-centric web.
Ep. 234: Ambition Without Burnout
Cal Newport
An influential book by Jaron Lanier, previously recommended by Cal Newport on his blog.