Adrift
100 Charts That Reveal Why America Is on the Brink of Change
Panoramica di Adrift
In "Adrift," NYU professor Scott Galloway dissects America's alarming trajectory through 100 revealing charts. From CEO pay skyrocketing 351:1 over workers to collapsing community organizations, this data-driven manifesto explains why we're disconnected - and how to rebuild our fractured society.
Temi chiave in Adrift
- shareholder primacy
- wealth inequality
- intergenerational mobility
- institutional decay
- labor power shift
Citazioni da Adrift
Shareholder capitalism became our new religion.
We lost sight of government's core purposes.
These aren't just inconveniences-they're tragedies waiting to happen.
America kept becoming more productive, but workers received less than half the benefits.
Despite the modern world order's flaws, this achievement's scale is historically unprecedented.
Personaggi di Adrift
- Scott GallowayAuthor, entrepreneur, and NYU professor
Sull'autore
Sull'autore di Adrift
Scott Galloway, bestselling author of Adrift: America in 100 Charts, is a clinical professor of marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business and a serial entrepreneur renowned for his data-driven analysis of societal and economic trends.
A nine-time founder of companies like Prophet, L2, and Section4, Galloway merges sharp business acumen with incisive commentary on inequality, corporate power, and systemic challenges—themes central to Adrift. His earlier works, including The Four and The Algebra of Wealth, explore technology’s impact on society and personal finance, respectively, establishing him as a provocative voice in modern discourse.
Through his Prof G and Pivot podcasts, No Mercy / No Malice newsletter, and frequent appearances on CNN and TED stages, he reaches millions globally. Galloway’s books, translated into 28 languages, blend rigorous research with accessible storytelling, reflecting his board roles at institutions like The New York Times Company and Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
Adrift debuted as a New York Times bestseller, solidifying his reputation for transforming complex data into compelling narratives.
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FAQ su questo libro
Adrift: America in 100 Charts by Scott Galloway uses data visualization to analyze America’s socio-economic challenges, tracing trends from 1945 to today. It examines how crises like WWII, the 2008 financial crash, and technological disruption have eroded the middle class, exacerbated inequality, and threatened democracy. Topics span Big Tech’s influence, pandemic aftershocks, and the decline of the American dream.
This book suits policymakers, business leaders, and readers interested in data-driven insights into America’s economic and social divides. Galloway’s analysis appeals to those grappling with post-pandemic workforce shifts, political polarization, or tech’s societal impact.
Yes. A New York Times bestseller, it offers a concise, visually grounded take on systemic issues. Galloway’s blend of historical context and forward-looking analysis makes it a valuable primer for understanding modern America’s challenges.
Central themes include:
- Technology’s disruption of jobs and social structures.
- Declining middle-class stability due to wage stagnation and corporate power.
- Historical crises (Jim Crow, 2008 crash) shaping current inequality.
- Post-pandemic shifts in politics, labor, and supply chains.
Galloway argues that America’s middle class—the backbone of its economy—is adrift due to unregulated tech growth, entrenched inequities, and policy failures. He stresses urgent systemic reforms to address wealth gaps and democratic erosion.
The book links past crises to modern instability. For example, it contrasts WWII’s unifying economic policies with today’s fragmented response to automation and globalization, showing how prior solutions no longer fit current challenges.
Galloway critiques tech giants for consolidating power, stifling competition, and fueling social division. He warns that unchecked innovation risks job loss and political manipulation, particularly among disaffected demographics.
Unlike abstract theories in works like Capital or Wealth of Nations, Adrift uses accessible charts to map tangible trends. It blends Piketty-style inequality analysis with Freakonomics-esque data storytelling.
Galloway advocates for:
- Tech regulation to curb monopolies.
- Education reform to prepare workers for automation.
- Pro-middle-class policies like higher minimum wages and tax restructuring.
Some argue its chart-heavy format oversimplifies complex issues. Others note Galloway’s focus on data trends may underplay cultural or geopolitical factors influencing America’s trajectory.
The book’s examination of pandemic recovery, tech disruption, and political extremism remains timely. Its charts provide a framework to assess ongoing debates about AI, labor markets, and climate policy.
As an NYU professor and entrepreneur, Galloway combines academic rigor with real-world insights. His prior works on tech and consumer trends (The Four) ground Adrift’s analysis in actionable business knowledge.
- “A large cohort of bored, lonely, poorly educated men is a malevolent force in any society”.
- “The American dream is no longer a guarantee—it’s a lottery”.
Fans of Adrift might explore:
- Thomas Piketty’s Capital (inequality focus).
- Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers (data-driven storytelling).
- Robert Reich’s The System (policy critiques).
