Summaries of books about Internet & Social Media:
The History of the Future
Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality
Blake J. Harris
The book chronicles the rise of Oculus VR and the development of their groundbreaking virtual reality headset, detailing the company's journey from a Kickstarter campaign to its acquisition by Facebook. It provides an insider's look at the personalities, technological breakthroughs, and business deals that shaped the modern virtual reality landscape.
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How Do I Do That in Photoshop?
The Quickest Ways to Do the Things You Want to Do, Right Now!
Scott Kelby
The book is a practical guide that provides concise, step-by-step instructions for accomplishing a wide range of tasks in Adobe Photoshop, tailored for users who want to quickly learn how to achieve specific results. It covers essential techniques and tools, from basic editing and retouching to more complex tasks like working with layers, masks, and filters.
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The Inside Story
Steven Levy
The book provides an in-depth account of Facebook's rise from a college networking site to a global social media powerhouse, delving into the company's internal dynamics, controversies, and the vision of its enigmatic founder, Mark Zuckerberg. It explores the impact of the platform on society, privacy issues, and the challenges the company faces as it navigates the complex landscape of modern technology and politics.
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Token Economy
How the Web3 reinvents the Internet Book 1)
Shermin Voshmgir
The book provides an in-depth exploration of blockchain technology and its potential to create a decentralized web (Web3), where digital tokens are used to incentivize and manage online interactions and transactions. It discusses the implications of tokenization for various industries and the economy, offering insights into how this new paradigm could transform the internet and society.
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How to Find Out Anything
From Extreme Google Searches to Scouring Government Documents, a Guide to Uncovering Anything About Everyone and Everything
Don MacLeod
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering advanced research techniques, covering a wide array of tools from expert-level Google searches to delving into public records and beyond. It provides strategies for uncovering hard-to-find information about people, businesses, and various topics, equipping readers with the skills to become adept information detectives.
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Podcasting Made Simple
The Step by Step Guide on How to Start a Successful Podcast from the Ground up
Daniel Larson
The book provides a comprehensive guide for beginners on how to create, launch, and grow a podcast, covering technical aspects, content creation, and marketing strategies. It offers practical advice, step-by-step instructions, and tips to help readers navigate the podcasting process and achieve success with their shows.
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Building Websites All-in-One For Dummies
David Karlins|Doug Sahlin
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to creating websites, covering a range of topics from web design principles and HTML basics to advanced techniques like CSS, JavaScript, and SEO. It provides step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and tools for both beginners and intermediate web developers to build, optimize, and maintain various types of websites.
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In the Beginning...Was the Command Line
Neal Stephenson
The book is a contemplative essay on the nature and cultural impact of operating systems, comparing them to car models as metaphors for the ideologies behind them. It delves into the author's experiences with and thoughts on the command-line interface, contrasting it with the rise of graphical user interfaces and the market dominance of Microsoft in the 1990s.
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The Elements of User Experience
User-Centered Design for the Web and Beyond
Jesse James Garrett
The book breaks down the complex process of designing web and mobile user experiences into a clear, understandable framework, detailing each layer of user experience from strategy and requirements to interface design and usability. It provides practical advice and insights for creating user-centered designs that effectively meet both business objectives and user needs.
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You Are Not a Gadget
Jaron Lanier
The book presents a critical examination of the impact of web 2.0 and digital networks on culture, economics, and individuality, arguing that these technologies often devalue human creativity and reduce people to mere "gadgets" in a vast digital ecosystem. It advocates for a more human-centered approach to technology design that respects the uniqueness and agency of individuals.
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