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Nov 2021
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#124 Douglas Rushkoff: The Perils of Mod...

Shane Parrish
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Douglas Rushkoff is obsessed with technology and how it impacts our lives. In this interview, he offers insight into how we shape and are shaped by technology, what’s happening with mainstream media, and some tips on remaining sane online.   Rushkoff is an author, professor, and documentarian who focuses on the ways people, culture, and institutions create ... Show More
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