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7 Books on Digital Minimalism
Navigating the age of algorithms
For those curious to learn more about the information industry, freedom of expression and privacy, here’s some books of interest:
1. Digital Minimalism (Cal Newport)
A useful guide on how to retain your focus and de-clutter your digital life all while keeping your phone.
2. Privacy is Power (Carissa Véliz)
Outlines the erosion of privacy, and gives an overview of the different players in the information age.
3. The Sovereign Individual (James Dale Davidson and William Rees-Mogg)
An insightful look through the history of technological transitions and the disruptive (and sometimes radical) dynamics of the internet.
4. Privacy Is Hard and Seven Other Myths (Jaap-Henk Hoepman)
Hoepman debunks myths around computer privacy and while illuminating the current privacy landscape.
5. Hooked (Nir Eyal)
A glimpse at the design of addictive product use loops, for a conscious consumer to probe into how the other side thinks.
6. Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now (Jaron Lanier)
Thought-provoking and logical reminders of the costs of engagement…
