{"title":"Michael P. Lynch","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by esteemed philosopher and author Michael P. Lynch. Known for his insightful and compelling examinations of knowledge in the digital era, Lynch's books are treasured resources in the realms of Philosophy and Psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Internet of Us\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking book that explores how the internet is reshaping our understanding and acquisition of knowledge. Lynch deftly delves into the consequences of digital information on our cognitive processes and the broader landscape of truth and trust in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLynch's writings are characterised by a balance of profound philosophical inquiry and readability, making them an excellent choice for both academic and casual readers who are keen to understand the nuances of knowledge in the modern world. Explore his collection to uncover insights that bridge the gap between traditional philosophy and today's digital age.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-internet-of-us-by-michael-p-lynch-9780871406613","title":"The Internet of Us","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paradox confronting us today is that even as we know more and process information at a faster rate, we reason, think, and understand less. While a wealth of literature has been devoted to similar topics, the deep philosophical implications of this seismic shift have not been properly explored until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDemonstrating that knowledge based on reason plays an essential role in society and that there is more to knowing than just acquiring information, leading philosopher Michael P. Lynch shows how the modern Internet has distorted not only the way we learn and communicate but also the very essence of what it means to be human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharting a path from Plato's cave to Shannon's mathematical theory of information to Google Glass, Lynch builds on previous works by Nicholas Carr, James Gleick, and Jaron Lanier to give us a necessary guide for how to navigate the philosophical quagmire that is the Information Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Internet of Us\u003c\/em\u003e by Michael P. Lynch provides an insightful exploration of this issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000788795628,"sku":"9780871406613","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6562713482498.jpg?v=1763304979"},{"product_id":"the-internet-of-us-by-michael-p-lynch-9781631492778","title":"The Internet of Us","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe used to say \"seeing is believing\"; now, googling is believing. With 24\/7 access to nearly all of the world's information at our fingertips, we no longer trek to the library or the encyclopaedia shelf in search of answers. We just open our browsers, type in a few keywords, and wait for the information to come to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow firmly established as a pioneering work of modern philosophy, \u003cem\u003eThe Internet of Us\u003c\/em\u003e has helped revolutionise our understanding of what it means to be human in the digital age. Demonstrating that knowledge based on reason plays an essential role in society and that there is more to \"knowing\" than just acquiring information, leading philosopher Michael P. Lynch shows how our digital way of life makes us value some ways of processing information over others, thus risking the distortion of mankind's greatest traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharting a path from Plato's cave to Google Glass, the result is a necessary guide on how to navigate the philosophical quagmire that is the \"Internet of Things.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000788893932,"sku":"9781631492778","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24261063482768.jpg?v=1763304986"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/michael-p-lynch.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}