{"product_id":"the-age-of-hyper-individualism-daniel-kirrin-9798297376199","title":"The Age of Hyper-Individualism: The Rise, Consequences and Future of the Cult of Self","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat do self-help culture, influencer branding, therapy-speak, and political polarization have in common? They all reflect a deeper crisis: the rise of hyper-individualism.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this provocative and timely book, \u003ci\u003eThe Age of Hyper-Individualism\u003c\/i\u003e explores how the modern obsession with the self-its improvement, expression, and protection-has reshaped nearly every aspect of contemporary life. Drawing on philosophy, psychology, politics, spirituality, and pop culture, Daniel Kirrin examines how we got here and what it's costing us.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the commodification of identity to the marketization of relationships, this book dissects how individualist ideals, once seen as liberatory, have evolved into isolating, even dehumanizing forces. Through vivid real-life stories, cultural analysis, and academic insight, it explores: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy therapy culture and digital wellness often deepen self-obsession rather than healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow religion, education, and democracy are being reshaped by market logic and personal branding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of social media, capitalism, and consumer psychology on our sense of belonging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative paths forward-including co-housing, mutual aid, participatory democracy, and new spiritual communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhile not a nostalgic plea to abandon individuality, \u003ci\u003eThe Age of Hyper-Individualism\u003c\/i\u003e makes the case for \u003cb\u003ea more connected, accountable, and interdependent future\u003c\/b\u003e. It is a vital read for anyone seeking to understand the forces shaping our inner lives and public worlds-and how we might live differently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Daniel Kirrin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798297376199\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Daniel Kirrin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801103577343,"sku":"9798297376199","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-age-of-hyper-individualism-daniel-kirrin-9798297376199","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}