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#### Technology is evolving at a breakneck pace—reshaping the way we live, work, and connect. But what does that mean for us, both as individuals and as a society? If you work in or adjacent to tech and want to think critically about its broader impact, the Technology Shaping Society Community is for you.
This Meetup is a companion to Life Well Read's Technology Shaping Society BookBox (digital or physical). Discussions will focus on each month's reading selection. By signing up for the Technology Shaping society BookBox, each month you will receive:
📚 A thought-provoking book selection that explores technology’s influence on culture, politics, the economy, and daily life.
📖 A reading companion with background on the selection, author insights, book and chapter summaries, key takeaways, notable quotes, and reflection questions designed to help you apply the book’s ideas to your life, career, and role in shaping technology’s future.
📰 A curated newsletter featuring related articles, multimedia resources, and additional readings to deepen your understanding.
💬 Access to monthly facilitated discussions via Meetup, where you can connect with other professionals who care about the intersection of technology and society.
Join us in examining the forces shaping our present—and our response to them. From AI and automation to data privacy and digital culture, this book club will challenge you to think beyond innovation and toward responsibility.
Example selections include:
- Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist – Liz Pelly
- The Second Machine Age – Erik Brynjolfsson & Andrew McAfee
- The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains – Nicholas Carr
- Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology – Neil Postman
- Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology – Chris Miller
- Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism – Safiya Umoja Noble
- Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business – Neil Postman
Whether you’re a designer, engineer, consultant, analyst, or simply someone navigating the tech-driven world, this book club is a space to slow down, engage deeply, and think critically.
Secure your spot and join the conversation.