Scorched Earth

In "Scorched Earth," Jonathan Crary presents a stark critique of the digital age, arguing that it represents a severe decline in global capitalism, characterized by financialization, environmental destruction, and social fragmentation. The essay challenges the notion that social media can drive meaningful change, asserting instead that corporate networks undermine the potential for sustainable, egalitarian communities. Through this incisive polemic, Crary calls into question the compatibility of our digital landscape with a viable future for humanity.