The review discusses two books by Karen Bakker, focusing on digital technology's role in environmentalism and animal communication. The reviewer appreciates the innovative perspectives but finds some arguments thin and the books' scope overly ambitious.
The reviewer delves into Karen Bakker's two books, which explore how digital technology can bridge the gap between humans and the natural world. The first book, The Sounds of Life, is praised for its fascinating insights into animal communication, while Gaia’s Web is commended for its ambitious vision of digital environmentalism. However, the reviewer notes that some of the arguments in both books are thin and the scope is overly ambitious. They suggest that the books would benefit from a more focused approach. Overall, the reviewer finds the books thought-provoking but feels they could be more impactful with tighter arguments and a narrower focus.
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They offer a compelling vision of how technology can help us understand and protect the natural world.
The arguments are sometimes thin, and the scope is overly ambitious.
The books would benefit from a more focused approach.