Summaries of books about Computers & Technology:
The Digital Economy ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Rethinking Promise and Peril in the Age of Networked Intelligence
Don Tapscott
The book explores the transformational changes in business and society brought about by the rise of digital technology and networked intelligence, examining both the opportunities for innovation and the challenges of disruption. It provides insights into how the digital revolution impacts economic structures, business strategies, and the way we work and live, while also addressing the potential risks and necessary adaptations for a connected world.
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The Future Home in the 5G Era
Next Generation Strategies for Hyper-connected Living
Jefferson Wang|George Nazi|Boris Maurer|Amol Phadke
The book explores the transformative potential of 5G technology on home life, detailing how it will enable a new level of connectivity and smart living. It discusses strategies for businesses and service providers to adapt to this hyper-connected future, offering insights into the opportunities and challenges that will arise from the integration of 5G into everyday living spaces.
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Too Smart
How Digital Capitalism is Extracting Data, Controlling Our Lives, and Taking Over the World
Jathan Sadowski
The book critically examines the ways in which digital capitalism harnesses personal data to shape behavior, influence decisions, and create profitable business models. It explores the societal and ethical implications of data extraction and surveillance, and how these practices are reshaping power dynamics and personal autonomy in the digital age.
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Catching the Catfishers
Disarm the Online Pretenders, Predators, and Perpetrators Who Are Out to Ruin Your Life
Tyler Cohen Wood
The book provides insights and strategies for identifying and protecting oneself against deceptive individuals on the internet, including catfishers, scammers, and predators. It offers practical advice on maintaining privacy, understanding digital footprints, and using social media wisely to avoid becoming a victim of online manipulation or cybercrime.
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Code version 2.0
Lawrence Lessig
The book explores the impact of the internet on intellectual property, privacy, and speech, advocating for a balance between protecting creators and fostering innovation in the digital age. It discusses the legal challenges and opportunities presented by the web, proposing a revised "code" to regulate cyberspace in a way that supports freedom and creativity.
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Permissionless Innovation
The Continuing Case for Comprehensive Technological Freedom
Adam Thierer
The book advocates for a regulatory approach that allows for technological advancements and entrepreneurial activities to proceed with minimal governmental interference, arguing that innovation thrives best in an environment of freedom and experimentation. It warns against precautionary principles that could stifle creativity and progress, making a case for the benefits of a more open, flexible policy framework that encourages discovery and economic growth.
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The New Division of Labor
How Computers Are Creating the Next Job Market
Frank Levy|Richard J. Murnane
The book examines the evolving job market in the context of increasing computer automation, arguing that jobs requiring complex communication and expert thinking will grow while routine manual and cognitive tasks will be more susceptible to computerization. It explores how education and skill development must adapt to prepare workers for this new economic landscape where human expertise is complemented by computer capabilities.
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Confident Data Skills
How to Work with Data and Futureproof Your Career
Kirill Eremenko
The book serves as a practical guide to understanding and working with data, covering essential concepts, tools, and techniques in data science and analytics. It aims to equip readers with the skills needed to analyze data effectively, make data-driven decisions, and enhance their career prospects in an increasingly data-centric world.
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How to Handle a Crowd
The Art of Creating Healthy and Dynamic Online Communities
Anika Gupta
The book provides insights and practical advice on building, managing, and nurturing online communities, drawing from interviews with community managers and the author's own experiences. It covers topics such as setting guidelines, fostering engagement, and dealing with conflicts to create positive and active digital spaces.
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Voicebot and Chatbot Design
Flexible conversational interfaces with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Facebook Messenger
Rachel Batish
The book provides a comprehensive guide to designing conversational interfaces, offering practical advice on creating engaging user experiences for voice and chat platforms. It covers the technical aspects of building bots, including natural language understanding and conversational flow, as well as strategic insights for deploying them on popular platforms like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Facebook Messenger.
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