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“This is the third book on such a topic - the others by Nicholas Carr and Jaron Lanier - such as over-simplification as to what the internet can actually do (in this case, democracy). I am also so impressed with Morozov's age - such mature ideas from a young writer. A very provocative read.”
Sacha Cody wrote this review Thursday, March 28, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An excellent antidote to all the "cyber-utopian's" and "Internet-centric" solutions offered by many dealing with the advance of technological solutions to todays problems. Morozov's writng is quite abrupt in a Belarusian sort of way which is refreshing to the western myopia we can and do all suffer from. Somebody tweeted the other day in response to this book, "where's the meat?" My answer is its between your ears! This book will start to make you get back to thinking. Couple this book with Ha-Joong Chang's 23 Things they don't tell you about capitalism and you have some useful tools to start understanding what is going on in the world today.”
Tim Harrap wrote this review Sunday, March 17, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very tiresome. Would love to have it more concise”
Aris wrote this review Saturday, February 16, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Marrying my academic interest in international relations with my professional interest in digital media it should make for an interesting read...”
fabio labate wrote this review Thursday, February 14, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Honestly, it takes a while to get into this book. The author can be quite verbose as well as being a referencing machine. His citations at the end of the book seem to continue forever. But, like an old pair of shoes, after a while, it just feels comfortable. You will find yourself nodding along with certain chapters before you know it. Very well-written and it should be very well received.”
David Clague wrote this review Friday, February 8, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The author writes in his introduction, "The idea that the Internet favors the oppressed rather than the oppressor is marred by what I call cyber-utopianism: a naive belief in the the emancipatory nature of online communication that rests on a stubborn refusal to acknowledge its downside". This book, along with "The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires" are required reading for anyone interested in digital technology and how it is changing culture. The Net Delusion smashes utopian visions of how the internet with create democracy in totalitarian society. Rather than being histrionic, like many of the books now coming out on the terrors of the internet, Morozov presents his arguements with clear examples and citations that make this am accessible read for both the layman and academic.”
Laurel Hellerstein wrote this review Tuesday, January 22, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting survey of the good, the bad and the ugly of the web. A bit too much "policy wonk" analysis for me. Enough new info however, to inform my thinking on where the www is more likely or less likely to make the world a better place for the good guys.”
Connecticut wrote this review Monday, January 21, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“New Book, October 2011”
Whitaker Library wrote this review Monday, October 10, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“At its heart a worthwhile criticism but flawed in its over reliance on anecdote as opposed to empiricallu measurable effects. Light on providing any alternative theory of thought or action. Seemed to be more a critique of the extension of existing foreign policy than a well considered analysis of the redressable pitfalls of technology's interaction with such policy.”
cmdln wrote this review Thursday, June 30, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
