Description: Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe Hardcover – February 5, 2019 "Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe" is a book written by Roger McNamee, published on February 5, 2019. McNamee is an American venture capitalist and early investor in Facebook, who became one of its most vocal critics after realizing the negative impact the social media platform was having on society.In "Zucked," McNamee recounts his experiences with Facebook, from his initial fascination with the platform's potential to his growing concerns about its impact on democracy, privacy, and public health. He discusses the role that Facebook played in the 2016 US presidential election and its complicity in the spread of misinformation, propaganda, and hate speech.McNamee argues that Facebook has become too powerful and that its business model, which relies on surveillance capitalism, is fundamentally flawed. He calls on lawmakers and regulators to take action to protect users and society from the harms caused by Facebook and other social media platforms.The book received positive reviews for its insightful analysis of the problems with Facebook and its engaging storytelling. It sparked important conversations about the need for greater regulation and accountability for social media companies, and its publication coincided with increased public scrutiny of Facebook's practices.the author Roger McNamee"Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe" is a book written by Roger McNamee, published on February 5, 2019. McNamee is an American venture capitalist and early investor in Facebook, who became one of its most vocal critics after realizing the negative impact the social media platform was having on society.In "Zucked," McNamee recounts his experiences with Facebook, from his initial fascination with the platform's potential to his growing concerns about its impact on democracy, privacy, and public health. He discusses the role that Facebook played in the 2016 US presidential election and its complicity in the spread of misinformation, propaganda, and hate speech.McNamee argues that Facebook has become too powerful and that its business model, which relies on surveillance capitalism, is fundamentally flawed. He calls on lawmakers and regulators to take action to protect users and society from the harms caused by Facebook and other social media platforms.The book received positive reviews for its insightful analysis of the problems with Facebook and its engaging storytelling. It sparked important conversations about the need for greater regulation and accountability for social media companies, and its publication coincided with increased public scrutiny of Facebook's practices.the author Roger McNameeRoger McNamee is an American venture capitalist, musician, and author. He was born on May 2, 1956, in Albany, New York, and grew up in Albany and in suburban Boston. McNamee graduated from Yale University with a degree in French and economics and later earned an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.McNamee began his career in the technology industry in the 1980s as a co-founder of Silver Lake Partners, a private equity firm that specializes in technology investments. He later founded Integral Capital Partners, which focused on investing in technology and life sciences companies. Over the course of his career, McNamee has been involved in the founding and funding of numerous successful companies, including Sun Microsystems, Electronic Arts, and Facebook.In addition to his work in the technology industry, McNamee is also a musician and songwriter. He has played in several bands over the years, including the Flying Other Brothers and Moonalice.McNamee is also a noted philanthropist and political activist. He has donated significant sums of money to various charitable causes, including education and the arts, and has been involved in political campaigns on both the local and national levels.In recent years, McNamee has become known for his critical stance towards Facebook, and his book "Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe" details his concerns about the impact of social media on society. He has been an outspoken advocate for greater regulation and accountability for tech companies, and has called for reforms to protect users and society from the harms caused by their business models.
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Book Title: Zucked : Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe
Number of Pages: 352 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Topic: Political Process / Media & Internet, Social Aspects, Web / Social Media, Social Aspects / General, American Government / General, Propaganda
Item Height: 1.2 in
Publication Year: 2019
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Genre: Political Science, Computers, Technology & Engineering
Item Weight: 19.6 Oz
Item Length: 9.3 in
Author: Roger Mcnamee
Item Width: 6.3 in
Format: Hardcover
