Data & Society Book Club: When We Are Human
Data & Society Book Club: When We Are Human In-Person / Online
In this collection of essays, anarcho-primitivist philosopher John Zerzan offers a scathing critique of modern society. Written during and after the COVID-19 lockdowns, Zerzan argues that the pandemic didn’t just disrupt our lives, it accelerated our domesticity and dependence on the very digital infrastructures that alienate us.
This is a critical, and perhaps uncomfortable look at the "Progress" we often take for granted.
We’ll be discussing his views on:
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The psychological toll of virtual existence.
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The "New Normal" as a permanent state of technological enclosure.
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Whether a return to a more "human" scale of life is possible or even desired.
Why You Should Attend
Whether you’re a tech-optimist or a digital skeptic, this session is designed to challenge the underlying assumptions of modern society. Come prepared for an honest, unfiltered debate.
- Dates & Times:
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Friday, April 10, 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm, Friday, April 24, 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm, Friday, May 8, 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm, Friday, May 22, 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm, Friday, June 5, 2026
- Time Zone:
- Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Knight 142
- Audience:
- Community Members Faculty and Staff Graduate Students Undergraduate Students
- Categories:
- Book Club Social Events