Author & Documentarian
Douglas
Rushkoff
Studying human autonomy in a digital age — through books, film, and public discourse.
About
Named one of the "world's ten most influential intellectuals" by MIT, Rushkoff has authored 25 books — including Survival of the Richest, Program or Be Programmed, and Present Shock. He created the concepts of "viral media," "screenagers," and "social currency," and his PBS Frontline documentaries include Merchants of Cool and Generation Like.
Featured Work
New Edition
Program Or Be Programmed: 11 Commands for the AI Future
Updated 15th anniversary edition — more accessible and actionable than ever. Building on Marshall McLuhan's media theory framework, Rushkoff shows how to navigate the digital landscape with agency and intention rather than being shaped by it.
Featured Project
Podcast & Community
Team Human
A weekly podcast and global movement dedicated to finding the people and ideas that help us remember what it means to be human. New episodes every week — conversations at the intersection of technology, culture, and what it means to be alive.
Upcoming Appearances
For speaking inquiries: cyao@thelavinagency.com — Charles Yao, The Lavin Agency