Our western Spring: The Battle Between Technology and Democracy, Moment of Truth

Our western Spring: The Battle Between Technology and Democracy, Moment of Truth

Are you concerned about the current state of our society? Do you want to understand it? Most importantly... Have you thought about what we can do to ensure a better future for our democracy, technology, and ultimately, humanity? These are questions you should think about, and this eye-opening book offers answers, possible outcomes, and solutions too! The world is more connected than ever, but we're also much more polarized. In this timely and essential book, Prof. Nir Shvalb looks at how social media and the Internet have changed how we communicate and why this has led to increased polarization The book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our world. It provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of affairs. Part I introduces the other two, discussing social and mathematical processes that govern social polarization. Part II is particularly important, delving into the last decade and how the Internet and social media have changed how we communicate. The third part offers solutions, but it provides something invaluable too: brain food! Making readers more aware of how the world as we know it functions stimulates you to think about the state of the world today and motivates you to act towards a better future for everyone. Insightful, and often critical, the chapters of this book discuss matters we should all be concerned about, such as: The ever-present inequality in modern societies and what can be done about it - What ensures a country's stability and ability to solve its problems? - The often unjust social hierarchy and the unwritten rules that govern it that are in favor of men or women, in favor of one ethnic group or the other - Political correctness and how correct it actually is - Social revolutions and civil rebellions - Media bias and society's attempts to brainwash people through mainstream media - The real power of the mega companies like Facebook and Twitter - Social media and social polarization - The truth behind the scenes - Using technology in our service instead of falling victim to it - Social media, its impact, and how we can take back control - Personal and national responsibility - And much more! Only by understanding these complex matters can we do something about them, and this book can help you know the world around you. Although you may feel like giving up and accepting things as they are, you’ll notice a paramount shift in your thoughts and actions after reading this book. It will help you not only find the answers you were looking for, but more importantly, it will equip you with knowledge so you can ask the right questions. Don’t just be another brick in the wall; be less susceptible to echo chambers by clicking on ‘ Add to Cart’ and understand the correlation between democracy and technology today so you can live a better tomorrow! Nir Shvalb is one of the best minds in the modern conservative movement. He has a knack for giving an argument in a charitable and friendly manner - he consistently shows he understands the arguments of those who would criticize his position, and then provides his counter argument without demeaning those who might disagree. -- Stephen Thomas I found it to be a mind-altering book. Its pages clearly represent decades of critical thought and serious reflection about the Western World's past, present, and future. If you want to better understand the modern world, and why people don't seem happier despite having an unprecedented abundance, read this book. - - Rogelio Clark I loved Reading this book. It went into a lot of neat and interesting Theories and explanations without pushing or leaning left or right. -- Claude Copeland A fine, insightful read on a crazy cultural moment in time -- Brendan Santos I'm so glad I didn't listen to the negative reviews. I bought the paperback version and have been blown away by it. Agree with Nir or not, the guy can make a many thoughts-provoking book. -- Morris Clark You can read this book from start to finish and discover the conceptual structure from the foundation up, but the impatient or eager reader can take a peek at Part Three and see where the processes described in Parts One and Two lead. Every topic featured in this book is worthy of its own full-fledged discussion, but all topics describe our current reality and offer eye-opening explanations that show where western society is headed in the foreseeable future. Throughout this book, we'll see that throughout the past decade, the social processes influencing social order from time immemorial (which we'll familiarize ourselves with more deeply in Part One), have become highly effective financial tools in the hands of influential commercial companies that aim to take advantage of human society's weaknesses for their own benefit. Part II is particularly important, delving into the last decade and how the Internet and social media have changed how we communicate . The third part offers solutions, but it provides someth