Book Description: Bitch Doctrine Essays for Dissenting Adults by Laurie Penny The Bitch Doctrine: Essays for Dissenting Adults by Laurie Penny is a thought-provoking and unapologetic collection of essays that tackles some of the most pressing issues of our time, from the rise of the far right and online harassment to transgender rights and the need for radical change. With a sharp wit and unflinching honesty, Penny challenges readers to confront injustice and fight for a better future. In this book, Penny argues that we must develop a personal paradigm for understanding the technological process of modern knowledge evolution in order to survive in a world that is rapidly changing and often hostile to human values. She contends that technology is not a neutral force, but rather a tool that can be used for good or ill, depending on how we choose to wield it. As such, she urges readers to embrace a "bitch doctrine" - a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of questioning authority, challenging social norms, and demanding justice and equality for all. Penny begins by examining the shock of Donald Trump's election and the victories of the far right, highlighting the dangers of complacency and the need for vigilance in the face of rising authoritarianism. She then turns her attention to the issue of online harassment, which she sees as a symptom of a deeper problem: the erosion of civic discourse and the rise of tribalism.

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