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The Revenge of Analog

Real Things and Why They Matter
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Dec 27, 2020iharten rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
This book reminded me of that tweet saying "the problems are bad but their causes are very good." This book is mostly a string of anecdotes that are used to argue against other anecdotes. Half of these anecdotes are just the author's…
Apr 19, 2019Klyment rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I found copies of this book in the clearance/remainders section in the Northgate Indigo and noted that EPL allowed access to the audio book especially after noting some of the reader comments here and on Goodreads. I was expecting little…
Apr 03, 2019horthhill rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
"The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter" by David Sax is the sort of extended feature that might appear in a magazine or weekend newspaper. Sax explores this in a book-length format that tends towards repetition. There are…
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May 22, 2018671books rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Meh. The author cherry picks the cases/arguments he makes for why analog is making a come back. For every one argument he makes for, an educated reader can make two or three arguments against. All in all an interesting read even if…
Sep 01, 2017c8r2cats rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Plain and simple, as members of the human race, we have basic needs for interaction with other human beings; physical, tactile, reality-based experiences; and a psyche that won't be fooled by, or satisfied with, digital substitutes. The…
Jul 04, 2017Dave99_0 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The chapter on film photography is quite interesting. I am not surprised that film photography is making a comeback. You cannot take proper photos with a 2.0 Megapixel cellphone camera. To take proper digital photos, you need to spend…
Jun 26, 2017Jodi13 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An interesting read, and makes you think about deciding which digital technology to embrace and which to not.
Jun 08, 2017wyenotgo rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
While the title is deliberately provocative, this is really more like a testimonial on behalf of things that are real than a call for revenge. Much of what Sax says is reassuring, optimistic that we have not become irreversibly hostage to…
May 31, 2017
The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter written by David Sax is an exploration into society's growing desire for more tactile, human-centric experiences. This insight first revealed itself to the author in 2012, when he…
Apr 20, 2017aquifuhrer rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
A very tedious and boring read. I started glossing over chapters halfway through. The author thinks that in giving minute details of an interview he held, throwing in a few creative words in the process, and restating his point over and…
Mar 24, 2017devsalz rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I liked this book. It wasn't political, pretentious, or academic. It didn't drag on. It pointed out the shortcomings of our culture's worship of tech as a be all and end all savior.
Mar 13, 2017japdx rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I got this book because I am someone who buys records, has multiple magazine subscriptions, a NYTimes subscription, you know the target audience for this type of book. However this book would make a great article in the New Yorker, or…
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Dec 27, 2016mamabadger56 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This book has excellent chapters along with a lot of rather mediocre material. In spite of David Sax's best intentions, many of his chapters on analog revivals read (ironically) a little like an online 'listacle' as in "Ten Analog…
Dec 15, 2016
David Sax visited the KC Public Library in December 2016; audio from his presentation is available to listen to online. (Cut and paste the link below into your…
Oct 18, 2016KaiteS_KCMO rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
In a world that is becoming increasingly digital, analog objects and ideas remain fresh, creative, and inspiring. Learn why digital geniuses rely on analog items to propel creativity.