{"title":"Cory Doctorow","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"enshittification-the-science-of-being-great-the-science-of-getting-rich-3-books-collection-set-paperback-cory-doctorow-and-wallace-d-wattles","title":"Enshittification, The Science of Being Great, The Science of Getting Rich 3 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Mixed Format","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEnshittification\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Science of Being Great\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Science of Getting Rich\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed Format\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis carefully curated three-book collection blends bold contemporary critique with enduring self-help wisdom. Enshittification by Cory Doctorow surveys how digital platforms evolve from user-friendly beginnings to profit-driven ecosystems, offering sharp analysis, real-world examples, and thoughtful responses for readers who want to understand the power dynamics shaping online life. Complementing this modern tech critique are two classic Wattles titles from the early 20th century—The Science of Being Great and The Science of Getting Rich—presenting practical mental disciplines and actionable steps for personal growth and financial abundance. Together, these works invite a holistic examination of success: how we think, how we behave online, and how we create wealth with intention. The hardcover Enshittification provides a robust, immersive entry into contemporary digital culture, while Wattles’s volumes distill timeless principles of mindset and action. Suitable for readers who crave substance, clarity, and strategies they can apply today, this trio sparks conversation, reflection, and meaningful change. A compelling fit for nonfiction lovers, students of technology and business, and anyone curious about how ideas translate into everyday outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes This Collection Worth Owning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOwning this set offers a unique reading arc that blends contemporary responsibility with time-tested personal development. Enshittification delivers a rigorous, eye-opening look at how platforms influence behavior, commerce, and culture—perfect for book clubs, students, and professionals who want to navigate a digital landscape with integrity. The Science of Being Great and The Science of Getting Rich provide complementary mental models: one focused on inner power, discipline, and effective action; the other on wealth creation through deliberate thought and constructive work. Together, they create a cohesive journey from awareness to action, with clear takeaways you can implement this week. The mixed-format presentation also affords flexibility—short-form reading alongside deeper dives—making this collection a versatile gift for learners, dreamers, and achievers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooks Included in This Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnshittification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCory Doctorow’s hardbound exploration of how large digital platforms change over time is crisp, provocative, and timely. It unpacks a three-stage pattern that can erode trust and reshape entire industries, offering accessible explanations along with practical considerations for readers who want to protect themselves and advocate for better tech systems. The hardcover format suits devoted readers seeking a immersive, substantial read that invites discussion, reflection, and informed critique of the online services we rely on daily.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Science of Being Great\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWallace D. Wattles—best known for The Science of Getting Rich—delivers a concise, focused guide to personal power and achievement. This paperback edition distills practical principles for cultivating confidence, clear intention, and decisive action. Readers will find direct steps to align thoughts, beliefs, and daily habits with tangible outcomes. It is an ideal companion for anyone pursuing greater influence, improved mindset, and a more purposeful approach to work, relationships, and goals, all grounded in Wattles’s enduring philosophy of constructive thinking and action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Science of Getting Rich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis foundational work argues that wealth is the result of a precise, repeatable process: thinking in a certain way, acting in a certain manner, and creating value for others. Wattles’s clear, purposeful language presents a blueprint for harnessing creativity and productive effort to manifest financial abundance. The edition included here offers the classic guidance that has inspired countless modern approaches to personal finance, entrepreneurship, and success. It remains a practical, motivating manual for readers who want to reframe wealth as an outcome of disciplined thinking and generous contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Set Is Perfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection speaks to curious, ambitious adults eager to deepen their understanding of technology’s impact on daily life while cultivating personal growth and financial savvy. It’s ideal for readers who enjoy thought-provoking nonfiction, book clubs exploring culture and economics, students studying digital ethics or business, and anyone seeking practical strategies to improve mindset, productivity, and wealth. The blend of contemporary analysis with classic self-help makes it suitable for those who want both current context and time-tested guidance, all in a single, convenient package.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain a grounded view of how modern digital platforms affect everyday life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore timeless wealth-building strategies alongside contemporary critique.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBenefit from a clear, actionable framework for personal growth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy a cohesive reading journey across three distinct but complementary voices.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerfect for gifting to readers who value depth, practicality, and relevance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCory Doctorow is a celebrated novelist, journalist, and digital rights advocate known for engaging, accessible writing about technology, policy, and culture. His work often blends analytical rigor with engaging storytelling to illuminate how online systems shape society. Wallace D. Wattles (1860–1911) was an American author whose influential self-help works—most notably The Science of Getting Rich—advocated practical mental discipline and creative thought as engines of personal success. Wattles’s companion volumes, including The Science of Being Great, distill actionable principles that have inspired readers for more than a century. Together, these authors offer a powerful contrast: a contemporary critique of digital ecosystems and enduring guidance on mindset and wealth creation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you’re seeking a thoughtful, action-oriented reading experience, this trio delivers. You’ll gain fresh perspectives on how technology influences daily life while embracing proven strategies for prosperity and personal power. The mix of a modern, boundary-pusting critique with classic, practical philosophy creates a well-rounded, study-ready collection that invites discussion, reflection, and real-world application. 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Enshittification explains why so many once-great online platforms have decayed into frustrating, exploitative versions of themselves, tracing the corporate incentives behind the decline. The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI cuts through hype and doom to offer a clear-eyed framework for who artificial intelligence really serves. Together, these sharp non-fiction reads equip readers to think critically about technology and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis two-book collection brings together Cory Doctorow's most urgent recent non-fiction on technology and power, both released in 2025. Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It examines how platforms like social networks, search engines, and marketplaces start out serving users well, then gradually shift value toward business customers, and finally toward shareholders, degrading the experience for everyone along the way. Doctorow, a longtime internet activist and journalist, explains the mechanics behind this decline, from lock-in and monopoly power to the erosion of regulatory oversight, arguing the trend is reversible with the right policy and organizing. The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI: How to Think About Artificial Intelligence—Before It's Too Late takes on the AI boom with the same clarity. Doctorow introduces the idea of the \"reverse centaur\" — a worker forced to serve a machine rather than one who uses a machine to work better — to describe how AI is often deployed to benefit employers and shareholders at the expense of workers and the public. Rather than treating AI as magic or an inevitable apocalypse, the book asks pointed questions about who the technology serves and who it exploits. 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He is the author of numerous novels, including the Little Brother series, and non-fiction works on monopoly power and the internet, including Chokepoint Capitalism and The Internet Con. A former European director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, he co-founded the UK Open Rights Group and writes the Pluralistic newsletter. Doctorow coined the term \"enshittification,\" and his recent books are required reading on the modern tech industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis set pairs two of the sharpest, most talked-about tech books of the year, ideal for the reader tired of doomscrolling who wants real answers. 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