"Many tech books are either naively optimistic or full of nostalgic gloom. Jacob Silverman''s critique of our technologically-mediated world is pitch-perfect -- relentlessly principled, insightful, and readable." - Astra Taylor "A deep and disquieting plunge into digital culture. Relentlessly skeptical, Silverman captures beautifully the surreal aspects of the social media experience. Intelligent, provocative and illuminating." - Kirkus (starred review) "As social media platforms and other technologies diffuse into our everyday lives, Silverman acts as a much-needed digital skeptic. Silverman proves himself an astute cultural critic as he addresses the complexity of the current moment in technology." - Publishers Weekly "Essential.

Though there are myriad other books on this topic, Silverman astutely points out that this is a conversation that needs to be had more than once. A serious consideration of the issues for people on both sides of the argument." - Library Journal "Silverman is a careful observer of how we spend our time online. A measured judgment of the Internet''s first 25 years and a cautious look at its future." - Pacific Standard "Important and valuable. Well-reported and carefully argued. A serious, erudite appraisal of social media is exactly what we need right now." - The San Francisco Chronicle "An absorbing look at the conflict between privacy and social media.

" - Booklist "For readers who need regular reminding about the threat posed by social media''s fake friendliness, Jacob Silverman''s "Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection" is a good scare. a mix of history, science fiction and news you can use". - Janet Maslin, New York Times "An incredibly detailed and eye-opening account of the state of social media. Stunning in both its breadth and depth." - Shelf Awareness "Absolutely necessary. Terms of Service is the literary equivalent of taking the red pill while inside the Matrix -- the reality is hard to swallow, but the call to free ourselves from digital serfdom is too compelling to ignore. Silverman''s work stays with you." - The Washington Post " Terms of Service is the literary equivalent of taking the red pill while inside the Matrix -- the reality is hard to swallow, but the call to free ourselves from digital serfdom is too compelling to ignore.

Silverman''s work stays with you." - The Washington Post "A thorough thinking-through of the conditions that social-media culture has placed on modern life. Silverman writes in the shadow of Christopher Lasch''s Culture of Narcissism , Susan Sontag''s On Photography , and John Berger''s Ways of Seeing : his work, like theirs, squints into the bright fascinations of our time in an attempt to actually see what their attractions blind us to. Profound. Pragmatic and compassionate." - The Christian Science Monitor "Provocative and troubling." - Flavorwire "Silverman writes in the shadow of Christopher Lasch''s Culture of Narcissism , Susan Sontag''s On Photography , and John Berger''s Ways of Seeing : his work, like theirs, squints into the bright fascinations of our time. Profound, pragmatic and compassionate.

" - The Christian Science Monitor "Silverman has made a name for himself in recent years as a thoughtful critic of our evolving digital lifestyles. Unsparing. Essential reading for anybody who''s ever ''liked'' or ''shared'' anything on social media." - The Los Angeles Times "When I started reading Jacob Silverman''s Terms of Service I wanted to tweet all about this brilliant new book. By the time I finished, I couldn''t tweet for the rest of the day. Silverman will redefine how you look at social media." - Gary Shteyngart.