In Twilight of the Machines, American anarchist and primitivist philosopher John Zerzan explores the cultural and social roots of civilization’s crises. The book brings together sixteen essays divided into two sections: Origins of the Crisis and The Crisis of Civilization. Topics include language, war, patriarchy, virtuality, symbolic thought, and the alienation caused by urban and technological development. Zerzan challenges readers to examine the structures of modern society and consider alternatives inspired by pre-industrial and hunter-gatherer ways of life.
