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sotweedfactor's review against another edition
3.0
A very interesting book that raises a lot of questions about the last limits of capitalism in our lives and bodies. However, while Crary makes a lot of intriguing points about the gross encroachment of capitalism in our lives, he rarely uses empirical evidence to justify his claims. Personally, I find his claims believable, but the methodology of interrogating banal aspects of life, pop culture, and literature is not the most convincing to everyone. Nonetheless, the issue he talks about is intriguing, and he shines a light on a topic normally shrouded in darkness. Well worth a read to someone looking for a quick and enlightening glance at how capitalism influences even the most human aspects of our selves.
unfoldingdrama's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
cynthiak's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting ideas but these come and go without following a clear outline.
jakeadam's review against another edition
3.0
a typical Verso polemic, with all the frustrations that can emerge, but full of great insights, particularly with my interest in temporality in a digital era. for instance i love the stuff about sleep as the only remaining part of our lives outside of the control of capital, which of course just makes me think about the common livestreaming practice of leaving your camera on while you sleep to raise money and gain subscribers.