Special Monthly Forum at the Book Revue
Meet and hear Maggie Jackson, the author of
“Distracted; The Erosion of Attention and
the Coming Dark Age” a book signing and talk at the Book Revue. It’s FREE!
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008, 7PM
Location: The Book Revue, (www.bookrevue.com) 313 New York Avenue, Huntington Village, Suffolk County, NY.
Publishers Weekly: “In this richly detailed and passionately argued book, Jackson (What's Happening to Home?) warns that modern society's inability to focus heralds an impending Dark Age—an era historically characterized by the decline of a civilization amid abundance and technological advancement. Jackson posits that our near-religious allegiance to a constant state of motion and addiction to multitasking are eroding our capacity for deep, sustained, perceptive attention—the building block of intimacy, wisdom and cultural progress and stunting society's ability to comprehend what's relevant and permanent. The author provides a lively historical survey of attention, drawing upon philosophy, the impact of scientific innovations and her own experiences to investigate the possible genetic and psychological roots of distraction…”
Meet the author as she talks about her book, signs it for purchasers, and answers your questions! Hosted by Gerry Dantone, Coordinator, Center for Inquiry Community of Long Island.
For more information, contact Gerry Dantone, Email: ; Center for Inquiry Community of Long Island, PO Box 119, Greenlawn, NY 11740; 516 640 5491.
