Siva Vaidhyanathan
6 books
About the Author
Siva Vaidhyanathan is a distinguished professor of media studies at the University of Virginia, where he explores the profound impacts of technology on society, culture, and democracy. A leading voice in the digital humanities, Vaidhyanathan critiques the power dynamics of Big Tech and its role in shaping public discourse. His work bridges academic rigor with accessible prose, making complex issues like surveillance capitalism and algorithmic bias understandable to a broad audience. In Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy, he dissects the platform's influence on social cohesion and political stability. Vaidhyanathan's insights have appeared in major publications and informed policy debates, establishing him as a pivotal thinker on the ethical challenges of our networked age.
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Books by Siva Vaidhyanathan
