The Proxy Condition

"Tate explains the proxy condition as a state in which 'the self is constituted across two incompatible systems (digital and physical, algorithmic and embodied) that do not share a unified frame for recognition.

Readers will come to fully appreciate how 'Digital behaviors are not isolated, singular actions.'

The author effectively introduces terms like recursivity to help navigate the finer points, and visual aids illustrate how the world has gotten to its present state.

The book provides a nuanced lens through which readers can consider the ubiquity of the modern internet.

A well-paced investigation into the lasting effects of digital culture."

- Kirkus Reviews

Five out of five stars.

"I highly recommend this book. You will have a much better understanding of how technology has integrated into a dual existence of one's self pertaining to our daily lives and what it all means. The author has painstakingly researched this subject across different fields of expertise and has come up with an astounding conclusion that is backed by data and research. No one out there has even come close to such a concept and/or realization."

Five out of five stars.

"I appreciate how the author synthesizes all the expertise we've heard so far about the internet and qualifies it. She's right. Today, everything we have heard about screen time and internet use isn't wrong, it's just different. Great book. A blend of philosophy, tech, and science, all written with a sense of humor. She doesn't take herself too seriously, while tackling serious topics. Really, a groundbreaking book. I highly recommend."