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The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.

February 9, 2014 by Drew

The Short Version: Nate Piven is doing alright for himself.  Nearing 30, he’s finally gaining some professional success (six-figure advance for his book!) and he’s had a string of wonderful women in his bed.  But when he starts actually dating Hannah, he has to take stock of not only his past but where he wants his future to go, too – and maybe he hasn’t been the best guy… The Review: There’s a moment near the end of The Social Network where Rashida […]

Categories: Fiction • Tags: Adelle Waldman, Brooklyn, Dating, Fiction, Literature, Love, Public Forum, Romance, The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.

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Present Shock

May 17, 2013 by Drew

The Short Version: Human beings have stopped looking to the future and are, instead, attempting to capture the now.  We’re checking emails and Twitter to make sure we’re constantly up-to-date, rushing to complete seventeen things at once, and becoming continually distracted: we’re suffering from present shock.  Rushkoff examines the burgeoning phenomenon and presents a few ideas as to how we can take back some control of how we experience time. The Review: I feel like Mr. Rushkoff’s book is, in many ways, […]

Categories: Non-Fiction • Tags: 6, Douglas Rushkoff, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Present Shock, Public Forum, Technology

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