The Smartest Book About Our Digital Age Was Published in 1929

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How José Ortega y Gasset's The Revolt of the Masses helps us understand everything from YouTube to Duck Dynasty.

Published Jan. 5 2014 6:45AM EST

I first read José Ortega y Gasset’s The Revolt of the Masses more than thirty years ago. I still remember how disappointed I was by this cantankerous book.

Ted Gioia

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The Smartest Book About Our Digital Age Was Published in 1929

How José Ortega y Gasset's The Revolt of the Masses helps us understand everything from YouTube to Duck Dynasty.

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Ted Gioia