The Culture and Technology Book Club: Tokens

Fri Nov 28 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

Toronto Public Library - North York Central Library, eLearning Lab (2nd floor) | Toronto

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The Culture and Technology Book Club: Tokens
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This month we read Rachel O’Dwyer’s “Tokens: The Future of Money in the Age of the Platform”
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When: Friday, November 28 @ 7:00pm

Where: North York Central Library (5120 Yonge Street, Toronto), eLearning Lab (2nd floor)

This month we read Rachel O’Dwyer’s

Money not issued by states is nothing new, argues Rachel O'Dwyer. This history of extra-monetary economics examines the past, present and (sometimes) concerning future of “tokens” such as NFTs, bitcoin and Amazon giftcards when considered in the wider context of digital platforms. Rachel O'Dwyer is a Lecturer in digital cultures at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin.

Registration is encouraged. Drop-ins are welcome. Book your ticket on Eventbrite.

This program is hosted by the Business, Science and Technology department. Please visit the 4th floor service desk or call (416) 395-5613 for more information.

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The Culture and Technology Book club brings readers together once a month to discuss new and classic texts that raise important questions about the way technology transforms our cultural and political lives.

Comments, bonus reading suggestions, or want to sign up for The Culture and Technology mailing list? Send an email to [email protected]. Reading chapters of some of the readings will be sent out to members ahead of time. Reach out to us if you’d like a copy and haven’t received one.

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Toronto Public Library - North York Central Library, eLearning Lab (2nd floor), 5120 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada

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