The Internet of Us
Knowing More and Understanding Less in the Age of Big Data
Published on 9. June 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-63149-277-8 (ISBN)
Description
This "fascinating new book" (The New Yorker) shows how our digital way of life makes us overvalue some ways of processing information over others and thus risks distorting what it means to be human. Lynch argues that it will be the way in which we adapt our minds to these new tools that will ultimately decide whether or not the "Internet of Things" will be a net gain for humanity.
Reviews / Votes
"Lynch's basic argument is that if we understand better the conditions under which knowledge is produced and disseminated-conditions he explores clearly and cogently-then we will become more 'responsible' knowers." -- The Wall Street JournalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
WW Norton & Co
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
205 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63149-277-8 (9781631492778)
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03/2016
Liveright
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