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A review by teohlb
The Circle by Dave Eggers
4.0
I really enjoyed this book, even though I feel like some of the themes have been explored in other media, whether that’s books like 1984, or TV shows like Black Mirror. So the territory wasn’t particularly new, but the approach felt fresh and modern, and the core issue it battled with was new.
The main philosophy this book battles with is transparency, which generally in today’s world is seen as a positive thing, but taken to its extreme can be very scary in its own right.
It’s easy to see how our technological pursuits for easy and seamless products, paired with a transparent philosophy, could lead our world to a similar place to The Circle.
In places it was a bit predictable, but the writing was engaging and the commentary it’s making about social media, technology and the impact it all has on society, is well worth reflecting on!
The main philosophy this book battles with is transparency, which generally in today’s world is seen as a positive thing, but taken to its extreme can be very scary in its own right.
It’s easy to see how our technological pursuits for easy and seamless products, paired with a transparent philosophy, could lead our world to a similar place to The Circle.
In places it was a bit predictable, but the writing was engaging and the commentary it’s making about social media, technology and the impact it all has on society, is well worth reflecting on!