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Liked It “Keen's argument is not always consistent, but it is always thought-provoking. I agree with some of the other comments here, that he seems to put too much faith in the mainstream mass media. Still, I think there is a lot to his central theme: that in an age where everybody is self-publishing and...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Yeah... yeah... yeah... Keen takes a few hundred pages to bemoan the new technologies... "how in the world will we ever survive without editors, artists, and business people to guide us?" seems to be the theme. In the last chapter he admits that maybe new business models will arise and reason...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“In a hard-hitting and provocative polemic, Silicon Valley insider and pundit Andrew Keen exposes the grave consequences of today’s new participatory Web 2.0 and reveals how it threatens our values, economy, and ultimately the very innovation and creativity that forms the fabric of American achievement.”
Tony wrote this review Wednesday, October 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Provocative! Keen's commentary on contemporary 'net culture had me squirming! Definitely calls for a re-read sometime soon.”
Joshua G wrote this review Tuesday, September 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Yeah... yeah... yeah... Keen takes a few hundred pages to bemoan the new technologies... "how in the world will we ever survive without editors, artists, and business people to guide us?" seems to be the theme. In the last chapter he admits that maybe new business models will arise and reason will reign... and we will find a way to differentiate the professional content from the amateur content.
Gary A wrote this review Wednesday, December 31 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I expect the same book was written when movable type was introduced.
We are in a new information culture, and society will survive, just as it has before, but things will be different.
Deal with it and find a way to survive in it.”
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“I was already converted to the ideas in this book before I read it. However, I did not think the author presented his argument very effectively. I left less convinced than I started. Although the author does present some interesting information, I am disappointed that he was not able to put together a more cohesive book.”
Stacy wrote this review Monday, November 24 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“This is one of the worst books I have ever read.”
andrew w wrote this review Sunday, September 14 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Keen's argument is not always consistent, but it is always thought-provoking. I agree with some of the other comments here, that he seems to put too much faith in the mainstream mass media. Still, I think there is a lot to his central theme: that in an age where everybody is self-publishing and self-marketing, true talent in all fields is being buried under an avalanche of mediocrity. This book focuses mainly on the internet, but I'd like to see a larger examination of this idea as it relates to the non-electronic world as well. After all, we have karaoke bars replacing rehearsed musical performances, and reality shows replacing scripted & crafted TV shows. (Keen only touches on this briefly.) Somewhere, Andy Warhol is laughing and saying, "See? I told you so!"”
Aladdin wrote this review Tuesday, April 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No0 of 1 members found this review helpful“thought provoking”
graham r wrote this review Thursday, April 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Though I agree there is a problem, and I think some of his suggestions for solutions are on target, I disagree with his fealty to the establishment, and think he has most of his arguments backwards. The internet isn't "stealing" people from traditional media; traditional media outlets have failed to deliver the product the consumers want.”
kadair wrote this review Tuesday, March 25 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
