• The Revolt Against Humanity: Adam Kirsch Imagines a Future Without Humans

    In Conversation with Andrew Keen on Keen On

    Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now.

    Article continues after advertisement
    Remove Ads

    In this episode, Andrew talks to Adam Kirsch, the author of The Revolt Against Humanity: Imagining a Future Without Us.

    Find more Keen On episodes and additional videos on Lit Hub’s YouTube Channel!

    Article continues after advertisement
    Remove Ads

    Adam Kirsch is a poet and literary critic. He is the author of three collections of poems and several books of criticism and biography, including The Global Novel, published by Columbia Global Reports in 2017. He lives in New York City, where he is an editor at the Wall Street Journal‘s weekend Review section.


    Keen On
    Keen On
    Hear from the world’s most informed citizens about the rise of populism, authoritarian and illiberal democracy on Keen On, as Andrew Keen investigates the contemporary crisis of democracy. 





    Read More

    Debunking the Coconut Myth: An Economist Breaks Down a Fundamental Misunderstanding of the Cause of Poverty in Poor Countries

     Coconut isn’t just for eating. The immature fruit is a ready source of clean water—long-distance sail ships crossing...

    We Need Your Help:

    Become a Lit Hub Supporting Member

    Lit Hub has always brought you the best of the book world for free—no paywall. But our future relies on you. In return for your contribution, you'll get an ad-free site experience, editors' picks, and our Joan Didion tote bag. Most importantly, you'll keep independent book coverage alive and thriving.