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The philosophy‑of‑technology book club wrapped its recent Zoom discussion of *You & Your Profile*, noting the text fell short on defending authenticity. Participants critiqued the authors’ focus on "profilicity"—the curated, algorithm‑driven identity regime dominating online life. The club announced its next reading, Lowry Pressly’s *The Right to Oblivian*, a privacy‑focused work with two member‑only Zoom sessions in April. An optional sci‑fi story, “The Girl Who Was Plugged In,” was also suggested for broader context.
Jared Henderson’s Substack is transitioning from the "You and Your Profile" series to Lowry Pressly’s new book, *The Right to Oblivion*. The upcoming reading schedule runs through April, culminating in two members‑only Zoom sessions, one of which features Pressly himself....
