The Extinction of Experience

By Christine Rosen

13.00 JOD

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ISBN: 9781529967036

Publisher: Penguin Randome House UK

Binding: Paperback

Number of Pages: 272

Publication Date: 22 Jan 2026

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A philosophical defence of what makes us human – and a powerful argument for reclaiming ourselves in a digital world, while we still can

The Extinction of Experience reveals the true cost of our digital age – and shows us how to return to the real world, while we still can.

‘A passionate case for the human experiences which are central to a truly vibrant and meaningful existence’ OLIVER BURKEMAN

‘Christine Rosen finds the words I’ve longer for … an extremely important book’ JONATHAN HAIDT

Human experiences are disappearing.

Community is now found online; schools prioritise typing; and with headphones in and eyes glued to our phones, we’ve even obliterated boredom. Convenient and entertaining, certainly, but with each technological embrace we risk becoming more machine-like ourselves.

In this insightful reckoning with modern life and its acutely modern malady, Christine Rosen leads us toward a healthier, wiser and more humane way.

‘Illuminating … well-argued and well-principled’ TELEGRAPH, BEST BOOK OF 2025

‘Essential reading in a dislocated world’ KATHERINE MAY

Christine Rosen is an American historian and author. She is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, and a columnist and podcaster for Commentary.

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Christine Rosen is an American historian and author. She is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, and a columnist and podcaster for Commentary.

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A philosophical defence of what makes us human - and a powerful argument for reclaiming ourselves in a digital world, while we still can The Extinction of Experience reveals the true cost of our digital age - and shows us how to return to the real world, while we still can. 'A passionate case for the human experiences which are central to a truly vibrant and meaningful existence' OLIVER BURKEMAN 'Christine Rosen finds the words I've longer for ... an extremely important book' JONATHAN HAIDT Human experiences are disappearing. Community is now found online; schools prioritise typing; and with headphones in and eyes glued to our phones, we've even obliterated boredom. Convenient and entertaining, certainly, but with each technological embrace we risk becoming more machine-like ourselves. In this insightful reckoning with modern life and its acutely modern malady, Christine Rosen leads us toward a healthier, wiser and more humane way. 'Illuminating ... well-argued and well-principled' TELEGRAPH, BEST BOOK OF 2025 'Essential reading in a dislocated world' KATHERINE MAY