This is my attempt at organizing the kind of focused reading and discussion group I wish existed.
Truth is, I haven't found anyone in my own peer group who is reading, thinking, or talking about the effects of technology on society. Elull, Boorstin, Illich, Postman, McLuhan, de Tocqueville, Mumford, Baudrillard, Dewey, Debord...these are names you don't typically see on people's bookshelves. I'm eager to read alongside and talk to people who are equally curious about their works and ideas.
Anyway, I just wanted to get this out there, see if it resonates, and I'll update the page with questions and answers as needed. If you're interested, I'm happy to talk via email or over video if you just want to learn more.
Generally speaking, I like it. $12 seems high and 60 is high. I would lower the cost to $5.00($4.99)per month but charged per year. I would also reduce the number of people to 20 or so. I would then create multiple groups of 20. The idea is that people get to discuss the book and they get to know each other and will return month after month.
Also, reward someone with a free membership if they lead the group.
Thanks for your thoughts! I should clarify that I am not looking to go to the bank with this project. But I did want to start shaping the idea, and part of that was defining a lightweight, uncomplicated subscription of sorts. From price to the number of people, to the books on the list, all of this is subject to change.
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[ 2.8 ms ] story [ 34.5 ms ] threadTruth is, I haven't found anyone in my own peer group who is reading, thinking, or talking about the effects of technology on society. Elull, Boorstin, Illich, Postman, McLuhan, de Tocqueville, Mumford, Baudrillard, Dewey, Debord...these are names you don't typically see on people's bookshelves. I'm eager to read alongside and talk to people who are equally curious about their works and ideas.
Anyway, I just wanted to get this out there, see if it resonates, and I'll update the page with questions and answers as needed. If you're interested, I'm happy to talk via email or over video if you just want to learn more.
Also, reward someone with a free membership if they lead the group.
You are heading in the right direction.