Jenny Odell: How to Do Nothing (2019)
Published May 21, 2019
An artist's perspective on the commodification of attention and potential paths of resistance by seeking a deeper connection to the local environment.
A fantastic work of cultural critique with some deep ecology thrown in to fill the void where apps used to be. It gets a little unfocused near the end, but the fist 75% is so good. It provides an excellent overview on generative refusal, amateur ecology, and community connectedness presented from the point of view of a tech enthusiast turned bird-watcher.
