Summaries of books about Computers & Technology:
Breaking Smart
Season One: How Software is Eating the World
Venkatesh Rao
The book explores the transformative power of software in the modern world, examining how it disrupts industries, reshapes economies, and changes the way we live and work. It offers insights into the cultural and economic shifts brought about by the digital revolution, and provides strategies for individuals and organizations to adapt and thrive in this new landscape.
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Tribe of Hackers Blue Team
Tribal Knowledge from the Best in Defensive Cybersecurity
Marcus J. Carey|Jennifer Jin
The book is a compilation of insights and advice from leading cybersecurity defense experts, focusing on strategies for protecting networks and systems. It covers a range of topics including incident response, security operations, and best practices for building a strong security posture within organizations.
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Magic and Loss
The Internet as Art
Virginia Heffernan
The book presents an argument that the Internet should be considered a massive work of art, exploring its impact on culture, aesthetics, and human experience. It delves into the transformative nature of digital technology, examining how it shapes our consumption of media, literature, and entertainment.
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Driverless
Intelligent Cars and the Road Ahead
Hod Lipson|Melba Kurman
The book explores the technological, economic, and ethical implications of self-driving cars, examining how they work, their potential impact on society, and the challenges they face in widespread adoption. It delves into the future of autonomous vehicles, discussing how they could transform our cities, jobs, and daily lives while addressing the hurdles that must be overcome to fully realize this technology.
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Superminds
The Surprising Power of People and Computers Thinking Together
Thomas W. Malone
The book explores how the combination of human and artificial intelligence can form "superminds," which are groups capable of intelligent behavior surpassing individual abilities. It delves into various forms of collective intelligence, from simple groups to sophisticated systems, and discusses how these can address complex challenges in business, science, and society.
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The Boy Who Could Change the World
The Writings of Aaron Swartz
Aaron Swartz
The book is a collection of writings by internet activist Aaron Swartz, covering topics such as technology, copyright law, politics, and education. It showcases his thoughts on how to harness the power of the internet for the public good and his vision for a more open and just society.
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The Future of Work
Robots, AI, and Automation
Darrell M. West
The book explores the impact of technological advancements on the job market, examining how robots, artificial intelligence, and automation are reshaping the nature of employment. It discusses the potential economic, political, and social consequences of these changes and suggests policies to help manage the transition and support affected workers.
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Code
And Other Laws of Cyberspace, Version 2.0
Lawrence Lessig
The book explores the influence of software code on the regulation of behavior in cyberspace, arguing that code acts as a form of law that shapes our digital environment. It discusses the balance between regulation and freedom, addressing issues like privacy, intellectual property, and the role of government in the digital age.
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Everything Is Miscellaneous
The Power of the New Digital Disorder
David Weinberger
The book explores the shift from physical to digital organization of information, arguing that traditional categories and order are being replaced by a new system where everything is miscellaneously categorized, enabling more personalized and powerful ways of managing knowledge. It delves into the implications of this digital disorder for businesses, education, and our everyday interactions with information.
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Faster Than Light
The Atari ST and the 16-Bit Revolution
Jamie Lendino
The book chronicles the history and impact of the Atari ST computer, detailing its technological advancements, software, and role in the 16-bit computing era. It explores the machine's influence on gaming, music production, and desktop publishing, highlighting its competition with contemporaries like the Commodore Amiga.
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