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Trying out BookWyrm and social reading in the fediverse. Interested in solarpunk, academic and other literature. Trying hashtag #FediBooks

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Octavia E. Butler: Parable of the Sower (Paperback, 2019, Grand Central Publishing)

In 2025, with the world descending into madness and anarchy, one woman begins a fateful …

An amazing read

This is such a strong story and great storytelling. I frequently found myself inspired by it to reflect on how we as individuals and communities may cope with our world. Can wholeheartedly recommend! #FediBooks #Solarpunk

Michael Kwet: Digital Degrowth (Paperback, 2024, Pluto Press)

A new framework for the digital society that merges the science of degrowth with a …

Clear recommendation for everyone interested or active in tech-related issues

This is a valuable book with rich empirical insights and with mostly clear writing. It contributes to an important discussion we need to have throughout societies and communities, especially those working on tech or tech-related issues. The first seven chapters and their strong empirical body are the strongest part of the book. The final two chapters, mainly oriented towards normative and instructive descriptions, sometimes feel a bit too repetitive and theory-driven. Still definitely worth reading to the end. The book provides extensive references for further reading and is packed with real-world examples that underpin the topic's relevance and can be an inspiration for activists and storytelling.

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wants to read Digitaler Kolonialismus by Ingo Dachwitz

Ingo Dachwitz, Sven Hilbig: Digitaler Kolonialismus (Hardcover, Deutsch language, 2025, C.H. Beck)

Der Kolonialismus im digitalen Zeitalter - wie Tech-Imperien die Welt unter sich aufteilen

Innovativ, …

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Michael Kwet: Digital Degrowth (Paperback, 2024, Pluto Press)

A new framework for the digital society that merges the science of degrowth with a …