Slave Technology: The New Age Frankenstein

Category Non-Fiction
Format Paperback
Imprint Rupa
Price 195

ISBN: 978-93-5333-566-3
Pages: 160 pages
Date: 1st August 2019

ABOUT THIS BOOK

That the Internet is no longer a free and independent space is stating the obvious. But the
repercussions, on the individual as well as society, are more serious than one can imagine. Instead of becoming an alternate space for those who have been unheard and marginalized, it has fast become a platform to spread hatred, fake news, intrude on our privacy and mostly, reinforce the social fissures unique to Indian society. In what is a close and upfront examination of man’s behaviour online, this book shows how the dark side of the Internet has not only got us all in its web, it has also fanned our dark side. From trolling, to body shaming to its destructive effects on our cognitive skills and relationships, the Internet has taken on our lives, making it a new age Frankenstein, beyond the control of existing laws and rules.
Slave Technology is a must-read in the times of post-truth.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Biju P.R. is a writer, teacher and blogger, and his research interests lie at the intersection of
technology and society. He has written extensively on the interface between social media and politics in popular web journals, academic outlets and online news portals. He is preoccupied with artificial intelligence, love, sexuality and relationships and the link between technology and religion in India, in that order. Assistant professor at the Department of Political Science, Government Brennen College, Thalassery, Kerala, he is also the author of Political Internet, Intimate Speakers and Selfie Sex. His upcoming book, also with Rupa, is about the impacts of artificial intelligence on society.