Survival of the Richest: escape fantasies of the tech billionaires

In his book "The Mindset: A Theory That Inevitable Societal Catastrophe Can Be Evaded by Individuals with Enough Money and the Right Technology," Douglas Rushkoff explores how the tech elite plan to survive the apocalypse by leaving us all behind. He traces the evolution of this mindset from science and technology to its current expression in missions to Mars, island bunkers, and the Metaverse.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Scribe Publications

Douglas Rushkoff, a renowned author and thinker, has written a powerful and thought-provoking book that delves into the cultures and logics underlying the big tech industry. In his book, "The Mindset: A Theory That Inevitable Societal Catastrophe Can Be Evaded by Individuals with Enough Money and the Right Technology," Rushkoff exposes the insidious plan of the tech elite to leave us all behind as they seek to survive the impending apocalypse.

Rushkoff begins by tracing the origins of The Mindset to its scientific and technological roots. He shows how the belief in the ability of individuals to escape societal collapse through the use of technology and wealth has become embedded in our culture. He then explores how this mindset has manifested itself in various forms, including the pursuit of space exploration, the construction of island bunkers, and the development of the Metaverse.

Through his meticulous analysis, Rushkoff reveals the ways in which The Mindset has created a world that is alive with algorithms and intelligences that actively reward our most selfish tendencies. He shows how this has led to a breakdown of community, mutual aid, and human interdependency, as we become increasingly isolated and disconnected from each other.

However, Rushkoff does not offer a bleak prognosis for the future. He believes that there is still hope for humanity to transcend the landscape that The Mindset has created. He offers practical strategies for individuals and communities to rediscover the values of community, mutual aid, and human interdependency, and to create a more sustainable and equitable world.

"The Mindset" is a vital, lucid, and enraging read that will make you mad enough to fight back. It is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the direction that our society is heading and who wants to take action to create a better future for ourselves and for generations to come.

In conclusion, "The Mindset" is a powerful and thought-provoking book that delves into the cultures and logics underlying the big tech industry. It exposes the insidious plan of the tech elite to leave us all behind as they seek to survive the impending apocalypse. However, Rushkoff offers hope for humanity to transcend the landscape that The Mindset has created and to create a more sustainable and equitable world. This book is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the direction that our society is heading and who wants to take action to create a better future for ourselves and for generations to come.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915590244