Shelfology Book Pairing

The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power

by Shoshana Zuboff

An exposé of the unprecedented form of power called “surveillance capitalism,” and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control our behavior “Groundbreaking, magisterial, alarming.” – Financial Times The heady optimism of the Internet’s early days has turned dark. Surveillance capitalism has deepened inequality, sown societal chaos, and undermined democracy. The fight for a human future has never been more urgent. Shoshana Zuboff argues that we still have the power to decide what kind of world we want to live in: Will we allow surveillance capitalism to wrap us in its iron cage as it enriches the few and subjugates the many? Or will we demand the rights and laws that place this rogue power under the democratic rule of law? Only democracy can ensure that the vast new capabilities of the digital era are harnessed to the advancement of humanity. The Age of Surveillance Capitalism is a deeply original, exquisitely reasoned, and spell binding examination of our emerging information civilization and the life and death choices we face.

366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius

by Ryan Holiday

THE MULTI-MILLION COPY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER An updated and expanded edition of the book that launched a global phenomenon: daily doses of practical, uplifting philosophy from the bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way How can we find true meaning, conquer grief or measure success? The answers to these questions and more can be found in Stoic philosophy - and The Daily Stoic is the definitive guide to bringing Stoicism into everyday life. Selling over 3 million copies since its publication in 2016, The Daily Stoic has become a global phenomenon. Each page offers powerful quotations from Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus, alongside historical anecdotes and thought-provoking commentary from Ryan Holiday, the voice of modern Stoicism. With an entry for every day of the year, this updated anniversary edition offers new insights, updated translations and expanded ancient teachings designed to help you tackle life with serenity, self-knowledge and resilience.