Blog: Understanding the Information Revolution That's Changing Your World

Despite having been warned by Steven Cohen over at LibraryStuff, I decided to start reading Blog: Understanding the Information Revolution That's Changing Your World by Hugh Hewitt. Steven gracefully implied that this book was a bit right-leaning so instead of purchasing my own copy, I figured I'd check it out of the library first and buy one if I found it useful in the long run.

Well, I made it through the 12-page introduction. When I got to the following paragraph on the ninth page I decided that this book wasn't for me.

People don't trust the old media with anything like the old level of confidence. There are plenty of books out there that explain what happened, but it basically comes down to the left-leaning ideology that was always there and increasingly became so widespread, transparent, and arrogant as to repel half the country. If you wan to argue the point, this book isn't for you. Go watch your DVD of Fahrenheit 9/11 again. Trot down to the coffee shop to expound on corporate ownership of transnational media conglomerates. You don't have a clue, and you won't when the night is over. But you will be further behind.

I can read books with agendas as long as the agenda is up front. However, there is no need to make me feel like an idiot for my beliefs, especially in a book about technology! I've put the book on the pile to go back to the library. This is one book I'm glad I didn't spend my money on. (Those that know me know that this is a very rare occurrence.) I'm off to watch my DVD of Fahrenheit 9/11 at my local independent coffeehouse. I think my $19.99 will be better spent on a latte and pastries.