Against the Machine

Paul Kingsnorth

Novelist, poet, and essayist Paul Kingsnorth presents a wholly original - and terrifying - account of the technological-cultural matrix enveloping all of us. With insight into the spiritual and economic roots of techno-capitalism, Kingsnorth reveals how the Machine, in the name of progress, has choked Western civilization, is destroying the Earth itself, and is reshaping us in its image. From the First Industrial Revolution to the rise of artificial intelligence, he shows how the hollowing out of humanity has been a long game - and how your very soul is at stake. It takes effort to remain truly human in the age of the Machine. Here Kingsnorth reminds us what humanity requires: a healthy suspicion of entrenched power; connection to land, nature and heritage; and a deep attention to matters of the spirit.

Author(s): Kingsnorth, Paul
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 23/09/2025
Pagination: 336 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Particular Books
Published By: Particular Books
Book Classification: Social & political philosophy|Ethical issues: scientific, technological & medical developments|Impact of science & technology on society|Ethical & social aspects of IT
Dimensions: 242x161x32
Weight: 579
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780241788400