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In The Cult of the Amateur, Silicon Valley veteran Andrew Keen delivers a sharp critique of the digital revolution and its impact on modern society. He argues that the rise of user-generated content and the democratization of the internet have undermined professional standards in journalism, music, and film. By dismantling the barriers between experts and novices, the web has created a landscape …

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