The complete text of Nick Dyer-Witheford's 1999 book, which provides an analysis of information-age capitalism and the movements currently dissolving it. In PDF format.
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In memory of assaulted and slain Starbucks barista Whitney Heichel.
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The notorious 'alternative crew handbook' produced by rebel McDonalds employees, containing everything a disgruntled worker and needs to know to get on in the job. This is the document...
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Holy shit this heaven.
Only read chapter one at the moment but I like this a lot so far. Anyone else reading/read it?
I keep posting this video. It's a David Graeber talk on technology and progress. Addresses struggle in a way I imagine is different from this book, but it might make an interesting complement.
Love this book. Have a copy with lots of notes. Good to see it available