The Politics of Ape & Machine - Now Available

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“Costello’s anatomy of the politics of technology is wonderful, strange, and urgent. He writes without jargon, probing hard but exciting questions about the relationship between technology and democracy, and demanding that we think, each for ourselves, and collectively. We are awash in trite essays on saving democracy; his work offers more provocative and demanding visions of democracy, making surprising connections between Greek thought, Marshall McLuhan, Oppenheimer, ecology, and the populists. It offers a series of beautiful gifts for your mind and sense of possibility.” Zephyr Teachout, Professor at Law at Fordham Law School, Author, Corruption in America and Break ‘Em Up: Recovering Our Freedom from Big Ag, Big Tech, and Big Money

“Voting in fair and honest elections is a prerequisite for democratic self-rule. What may be even more important is a related civic duty: participation — engaging with fellow citizens and organizing in our communities. Joe Costello brings history and experience to bear on how we can help revive genuine government of, by, and for the people. It starts with participation, and builds outward from there.” Dan Gillmor, technology journalist, author, and Co-founder ASU News Co/Lab

“For decades, Joe Costello has been in the trenches of American democracy. His keen observations and clear warnings about the risks of empire are matched by his deep commitment to renewing democracy at its core. His work is well worth your attention.” Leila Conners, Founder of independent media company Tree Media | Tree+

“Everything Joe writes is worth reading and thinking about. He’s maybe the last small “d” democratic thinker on this planet.” Yasha Levine, journalist, author of Surveillance Valley: The Secret Military History of the Internet and the video documentary Pistachio Wars