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Disconnected

How to Stay Human in an Online World

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 Millennials might have grown up online but now they want to log off. And it's not just millennials. A year of lockdowns, Zoom meetings and reduced physical contact has made us more dependent on the internet than ever before - but has it lost its humanity?

Our focus on community and real connection has been sent off-course and we're becoming more aware of how the algorithm manipulates us and how our data has made us a product to be sold. So, where do we go from here and how can we get back on track? (Dis)connected examines these topics and offers tangible tips and advice for those of us who might feel a little lost right now and want to find themselves again.

(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited©2022 Emma Gannon Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Psychology & Interactions Social Sciences

Critic reviews

Emma is a guiding light for those who are driven to find purpose and fulfillment. She never fails to encourage me to take an unconventional path to a better way of living and working. - Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X
I love Emma Gannon's wise and refreshing perspective on work, and more broadly on the challenges of building a meaningful life in an era of distraction, overwhelm and uncertainty. -Oliver Burkeman, New York Times bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks
Emma Gannon is a cordial and provocative spirit. Read her, listen to her, explore her world and the world at large through her eyes. Hers is a journey well worth taking. - Julia Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of The Artist's Way
A sensible, kind and useful book about forging a healthier relationship with social media. - Marian Keyes
Emma Gannon is a highly relatable writer, who commentates on what it's like to be a millennial today [..] as we increasingly live our lives online. - Metro
I highly recommend Disconnected as a book to kick start your year. - Dr Camilla Pang, author of Explaining Humans
This is a much-needed book for maintaining our well-being in the digital era. - Dr Emma Hepburn, author of A Toolkit for Modern Life
For those who are feeling overwhelmed by the fast-paced and everchanging digital landscape, Disconnected is a welcome reminder that there could be another way. - The i
[Gannon] offers tangible tips and advice for those of us feeling a bit lost. - Grazia
Gannon has an easy writing style, includes lots of personal anecdotes and has solid advice for readers of any age. - Financial Times
I relate to every single thing that Emma Gannon writes. - Alice Snape, Cosmopolitan UK
Perfect for anyone who's starting to feel like their relationship with the internet and social media is off balance. - Reader's Digest
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loved it. listened on audible at a time I wasn't not feeling myself. it really helped me to re-connect with reality and the important things.

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This is such a refreshing and energizing read. Very engaging and interetsing, thank you Emma!

Brilliant 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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This is more of an extended Instagram post than a book. Filled with mind numbingly obvious observations, Gannon rehashes a million Medium style essays on the subject and presents it as self help for the screen obsessed masses. But without the thorough research & fascinating detail of books such as ‘Four Thousand Weeks’ or ‘10 Arguments for deleting your social media accounts right now’, it just comes across as a frothy opinion piece on the subject. She could have saved herself the trouble and just tweeted ‘live more, scroll less’.

Live more, scroll less. Duh.

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