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 I read “You Are Not A Gadget” over a decade ago. He seems like an interesting guy. I have not read the book on social media. It’s not a stretch to think all social media is gathering data on us, mainly for the purpose of generating a “digital double” that could be used for various nefarious purposes. 
 I read you are not a gadget last year. He highlights many of the problems with social media platforms. 
 I also read YANAG back in the day. I often don't like or don't agree with Lanier's weird framings but i find them very valuable anyway.

Recently i heard this discussion. It was pretty good.

https://youtu.be/qbLSlzTp-Jc?si=I_FI9axiath24Ibs 
 I've never heard of Yanag before. I'll check him out.

I also don't like or agree with Lanier on everything either. For one thing, he's a no-coiner. 🤮