{"title":"Amanda Hess","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the talented author Amanda Hess. Known for her insightful exploration into the realm of technology and its cultural impacts, Amanda Hess has crafted a narrative that is both compelling and thought-provoking. Her writing delves into the intricate relationship between humans and the digital age, offering readers a chance to contemplate their own interactions with technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eSecond Life\u003c\/em\u003e. This book offers a fascinating journey into virtual environments, reflecting Hess's deep understanding of technological advancement and its societal ramifications. Her ability to distill complex concepts into engaging storytelling makes this an essential read for anyone interested in Computing \u0026amp; Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmanda Hess's books are perfect for those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the digital world we live in. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a curious reader looking to explore the nuances of modern technology, you will find her works both enlightening and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"second-life-by-amanda-hess-9780349145501","title":"Second Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine's Most Anticipated Books of 2025. One of LitHub's Most Anticipated Books of 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Unexpected, intellectually rigorous, funny, beautiful' Claire Dederer, author of \u003ci\u003eMonsters: A Fan's Dilemma\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'What a book! Has the lyricism and intelligence of a literary masterpiece, and the urgency of a thriller' Marianne Levy, author of \u003ci\u003eDon't Forget to Scream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'So interesting, astute and beautifully crafted. I loved it' Lucy Jones, author of \u003ci\u003eMatrescence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 2020, when Amanda Hess was pregnant for the first time, a routine ultrasound screening detected a mysterious abnormality in her baby. Without hesitation, she reached for her phone, looking for answers online. But rather than allaying her anxieties, her search unleashed a destabilising onslaught of data and technology, and she was vulnerable—more than ever—to conspiracy, myth, judgement, commerce and obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSecond Life\u003c\/i\u003e, Hess tells her deeply personal story of a pregnancy that falls outside the feted category of 'normal'. But this is also a story about all of us. For as she made her way through a bizarre digital world of pregnancy apps, prenatal genetic tests, gender reveal videos, rare disease Facebook groups, 'freebirth' influencers and hospital reality shows, Hess realised that ideas of eugenics, surveillance, ableism and hyper-individualism are being sold through shiny technologies to a new generation of parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt once funny, surreal and heartbreaking, \u003ci\u003eSecond Life\u003c\/i\u003e asks compelling questions about how our most fundamental human experiences are fractured and reshaped by technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46268406333676,"sku":"9780349145501","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780349145501.jpg?v=1742169031"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/amanda-hess.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}