About the book
The Extinction of Experience reveals the true cost of our digital age – and shows us how to return to the real world, while we still can.
‘A passionate case for the human experiences which are central to a truly vibrant and meaningful existence’ OLIVER BURKEMAN
'Christine Rosen finds the words I've longer for ... an extremely important book' JONATHAN HAIDT
Human experiences are disappearing.
Community is now found online; schools prioritise typing; and with headphones in and eyes glued to our phones, we’ve even obliterated boredom. Convenient and entertaining, certainly, but with each technological embrace we risk becoming more machine-like ourselves.
In this insightful reckoning with modern life and its acutely modern malady, Christine Rosen leads us toward a healthier, wiser and more humane way.
'Illuminating ... well-argued and well-principled' TELEGRAPH, BEST BOOK OF 2025
'Essential reading in a dislocated world' KATHERINE MAY
'Razor-sharp' THE TIMES
'Christine Rosen is one of America's best writers and thinkers' WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Editions of Extinction of Experience
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781847922083
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781847922090
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529967036
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529955293
- EBook
- ISBN 9781448105212
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781529953923
Read an Excerpt
The Extinction of Experience reveals the true cost of our digital age – and shows us how to return to the real world, while we still can.
‘A passionate case for the human experiences which are central to a truly vibrant and meaningful existence’ OLIVER BURKEMAN
'Christine Rosen finds the words I've longer for ... an extremely important book' JONATHAN HAIDT
Human experiences are disappearing.
Community is now found online; schools prioritise typing; and with headphones in and eyes glued to our phones, we’ve even obliterated boredom. Convenient and entertaining, certainly, but with each technological embrace we risk becoming more machine-like ourselves.
In this insightful reckoning with modern life and its acutely modern malady, Christine Rosen leads us toward a healthier, wiser and more humane way.
'Illuminating ... well-argued and well-principled' TELEGRAPH, BEST BOOK OF 2025
'Essential reading in a dislocated world' KATHERINE MAY
'Razor-sharp' THE TIMES
'Christine Rosen is one of America's best writers and thinkers' WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Extinction of Experience about?
The Extinction of Experience reveals the true cost of our digital age – and shows us how to return to the real world, while we still can.
‘A passionate case for the human experiences which are central to a truly vibrant and meaningful existence’ OLIVER BURKEMAN
'Christine Rosen finds the words I've longer for ... an extremely important book' JONATHAN HAIDT
Human experiences are disappearing.
Community is now found online; schools prioritise typing; and with headphones in and eyes glued to our phones, we’ve even obliterated boredom. Convenient and entertaining, certainly, but with each technological embrace we risk becoming more machine-like ourselves.
In this insightful reckoning with modern life and its acutely modern malady, Christine Rosen leads us toward a healthier, wiser and more humane way.
'Illuminating ... well-argued and well-principled' TELEGRAPH, BEST BOOK OF 2025
'Essential reading in a dislocated world' KATHERINE MAY
'Razor-sharp' THE TIMES
'Christine Rosen is one of America's best writers and thinkers' WASHINGTON EXAMINER
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Extinction of Experience?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social and ethical issues > Ethical issues, topics and debates > Ethical issues: scientific, technological and medical developments
Where can I read a sample of Extinction of Experience?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781847922083
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Extinction of Experience?
Christine Rosen
Who is the Publisher of the book Extinction of Experience?
Random House
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Extinction of Experience is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781847922083) and paperback(ISBN 9781847922090) and paperback(ISBN 9781529967036) and ebook(ISBN 9781529955293) and ebook(ISBN 9781448105212) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529953923)
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