Clear Bright Future

How can we maintain our humanity amidst an uncertain future? Are we merely products of the market, controlled by consumption? Is our DNA just a sequence of code or are we defined by our primal instincts? Or will algorithms and A.I. eventually take our place? In his book Clear Bright Future, Paul Mason passionately defends the value of being human, our inherent rights and freedoms, and our capacity for change. Drawing on a range of topics including economics, Big Data, neuroscience, and cultural conflicts, Mason uses his own experiences reporting on worldwide protests and personal upbringing in a mining community in England to show how our concept of humanity is being deteriorated. However, he also offers a message of hope, arguing that we still have the ability to shape our future through communication, innovation, and collaboration. Rejecting the idea of being mere puppets, consumers, or cogs in a machine, this thought-provoking book challenges readers to consider if being controlled is truly what they want.