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Faster

James Gleick explores the human condition at the turn of the millennium and shines a light on the newest paradoxes of time.

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  • "Faster, the acceleration of just about everything"
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  • "James Gleick explores the human condition at the turn of the millennium and shines a light on the newest paradoxes of time."@en
  • "James Gleick explores the human condition at the turn of the millennium and shines a light on the newest paradoxes of time."
  • "Explores nothing less than the human condition at the turn of the millennium. He shines a light of enterprising and analytical reporting--as well as sly wit--on the newest paradoxes of time."
  • "Presents a study of the human fascination with time from a psychological, biological, and cultural perspective, tracing the development of measuring time and exploring ways in which we try to stretch our allotted time."
  • "If one quality defines our modern, technocratic age, it is acceleration. We are making haste. Our computers, our movies, our sex lives, our prayers-- they all run faster now than ever before. And the more we fill our lives with time-saving devices and time-saving strategies, the more rushed we feel. In Faster, James Gleick explores nothing less than the human condition at the turn of the millennium. He shines a light of enterprising and analytical reporting-- as well as sly wit-- on the newest paradoxes of time."

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  • "Faster [the acceleration of just about everything]"
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  • "Faster : the acceleration of just about everything"@en

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