Digital Liberty, Matt Stroud
Digital Liberty, Matt Stroud
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Digital Liberty
Power, Wealth and the Influence Machine

Author: Matt Stroud

Narrator: Rob Clydesdale

Unabridged: 11 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/15/2025


Synopsis

Digital Liberty explores the imminent convergence of three pivotal themes: data, artificial intelligence and society’s intricate social graph, and warns of a looming crisis that threatens to challenge the very foundations of liberal democracies. Two distinct paths unfurl – a dystopian trajectory marked by surging inequality, globalized elites, and societal unrest, and a utopian alternative rooted in adapting to this impending crisis. Drawing from the annals of liberal philosophy and guided by the insights of our digital age, the book scrutinizes the profound interplay between technological architecture and the character of societies.The book delves into the historical genesis of our contemporary digital milieu, explores the emerging vistas of artificial intelligence, dissects the interplay between technological architecture and political power, and presents a vision for a decentralized future. It demonstrates the transformative potential of decentralised technology in enhancing individual and societal wealth while fostering social cohesion, offering critical insights into the intersection of technology and society, and a guide to shaping a future that aligns with our democratic ideals.

About Matt Stroud

Matt Stroud is an investigative reporter with a focus on companies that do business with police departments and prisons. Formerly on staff at the Associated Press, Bloomberg News, and The Verge, he has also written for publications such as The Atlantic, Politico, Buzzfeed, and The Intercept. He lives in Pittsburgh.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Alex Dent on July 28, 2024

I have heard Dr. Stroud speak on a number of occasion and have always considered him have a razor sharp mind and to be gifted communicator. These qualities shine through in this well considered and finely crafted book. He displays the depth and breadth of his considerable knowledge and expertise on......more

Goodreads review by Steven on September 08, 2024

Fantastic book. Deep insights across a broad range of areas, and brought together in an impressively cohesive and logical manner. The author has an unusual combination of a strong academic approach, mixed with years of practical experience in the field. The book challenged and expanded my views! High......more

Goodreads review by Mike on July 20, 2024

A fabulous insight into the world of data, AI and the social graph that reveals a very decentralised future. It is the ultimate playbook for those of us interested in disrupting corporate tech. A must read for anyone interested in culture, technology, business or politics.......more