Team Human

Douglas Rushkoff argues that we are social creatures and that we achieve our greatest aspirations when we work together. He argues that society is threatened by an antihuman infrastructure that undermines our ability to connect, and that we must harness our humanity to make the world a better place.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 12 January 2021
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Douglas Rushkoff makes a compelling case in his book "Team Human" that we are fundamentally social creatures and that our greatest aspirations are achieved when we work together, rather than as individuals. However, our society is currently facing a significant threat from an antihuman infrastructure that undermines our ability to connect. Once seen as a means of exchange, money has now become a tool of exploitation; education, intended to elevate the working class, has turned into another assembly line; and the internet has further divided us into increasingly atomized and radicalized groups.

In response to this challenge, Douglas Rushkoff offers a rallying call in his book. He emphasizes that being human is a team sport and that we must recognize the importance of working together to resist and survive these destructive forces. Drawing on extensive research in human evolution, biology, and psychology, Rushkoff demonstrates that when we collaborate, we experience greater happiness, productivity, and peace. He believes that by finding others who share this fundamental truth and reasserting our humanity together, we can create a better world for all of us to live in.

Rushkoff's book offers a powerful message that resonates with our current societal challenges. It reminds us of the power of collaboration and the importance of recognizing our shared humanity. By working together, we can overcome the divisions and barriers that threaten our society and create a more inclusive and prosperous future for all.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 201 x 137 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780393541533