Against the Machine: On the Unmaking of Humanity - Hardcover

In Against the Machine, Kingsnorth recounts how the Machine—a combination of technological, political, economic, and spiritual forces—is destroying the life support systems of the Earth itself. He examines the Machine's way of homogenizing the mosaic of human cultures and using humans as fodder in a techno-industrial juggernaut. Most importantly, he identifies how this "progress" and its ideologies put humanity in a headlong plunge towards what looks to be a glorified nihilism disguised as "freedom."

What humanity requires in the age of the Machine:

Drawing on deep readings of philosophers, poets, and mystics like Ivan Illich, Wendell Berry, and Simone Weil, Kingsnorth reminds us of the essential elements to remain truly human:

• A healthy suspicion of entrenched power
• Connection to land, nature, and heritage
• Deep attention to matters of the spirit
• Heterodox tolerance and freedom of expression
• An appreciation of beauty

In the age of the Machine, it takes effort to remain truly human. Against the Machine is the spiritual manual for Kingsnorth's fellow madmen.