Tobias Rose-Stockwell is a writer, designer, and media researcher whose work has been featured in major outlets such as the BBC, The Atlantic, Wired, NPR, CNN and many others. His research has been cited in the adoption of key interventions to reduce toxicity and polarization within leading tech platforms. He previously led humanitarian projects in southeast Asia focused on civil-war reconstruction efforts, work for which he was honoured with an award from the 14th Dalai Lama. He lives in New York City.
Tobias is a master of intuition and metaphor. This is a vivid and unforgettable book -- Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist at New York University and bestselling author of THE RIGHTEOUS MIND With insight and sensitivity, Tobias offers a deep examination of how digital technologies are shaping our perceptions, relationships, and even our sense of personal identity. This book offers a vital perspective that's needed for us to build a more humane future -- Tristan Harris, cofounder of Center for Humane Technology, cohost of Your Undivided Attention podcast, as seen in the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma A riveting exploration of the double-edged sword of our time: social media. This book provides a road map of how we got here, what's really at stake, and how we can find our way out. An absolutely urgent read -- Ryder Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of THE BULLET JOURNAL METHOD Based on solid research, this is a disturbing examination of the destructive impact of social media * Kirkus *