The Switch: An Off and On History of Digital Humans by Jason Puskar (review).

Jason Puskar's book "The Switch: An Off and On History of Digital Humans" delves into the cultural and historical significance of switches in shaping individualism and subjectivity. Puskar explores the emergence of switches from the 1840s onwards, highlighting their impact on agency and control. The...

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Publicado en:	Configurations Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 81 - 86
Autor principal:	Raschke, Daniel
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Johns Hopkins University Press Winter2025
Materias:	Scientific apparatus & instruments Social psychology Visual discrimination Digital technology Binary sequences Voting machines Keyboards (Electronics)
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Sumario:	Jason Puskar's book "The Switch: An Off and On History of Digital Humans" delves into the cultural and historical significance of switches in shaping individualism and subjectivity. Puskar explores the emergence of switches from the 1840s onwards, highlighting their impact on agency and control. The book offers insights for researchers in media theory, cultural studies, anthropology, design theory, social psychology, and game studies, emphasizing the profound influence of switches on modern life and selfhood.