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366 pages, Hardcover
First published May 22, 2008
Blown to Bits by Hal Abelson, Ken Ledeen, Wendy Seltzer, and Harry Lewis explores the impact of the digital revolution on our lives, liberty, and happiness. Published in a second edition in 2020, it acknowledges both the benefits and drawbacks of this transformation.
The book argues that the digital age has scattered bits of our personal information everywhere. This creates a double-edged sword. On the positive side, the internet allows for the spread of knowledge and facilitates communication across vast distances. However, this digital sprawl also allows for the erosion of privacy and the potential for misuse of our data.
The authors, all specialists from Harvard and MIT, discuss various digital issues including:
Blown to Bits doesn't shy away from complex topics, but it uses clear language to make them understandable. Ultimately, it aims to empower readers to take control of their digital footprint and navigate the opportunities and challenges of the digital world. Blown to Bits by Hal Abelson, Ken Ledeen, Wendy Seltzer, and Harry Lewis explores the impact of the digital revolution on our lives, liberty, and happiness. Published in a second edition in 2020, it acknowledges both the benefits and drawbacks of this transformation.
The book argues that the digital age has scattered bits of our personal information everywhere. This creates a double-edged sword. On the positive side, the internet allows for the spread of knowledge and facilitates communication across vast distances. However, this digital sprawl also allows for the erosion of privacy and the potential for misuse of our data.
The authors, all specialists from Harvard and MIT, discuss various digital issues including:
Blown to Bits doesn't shy away from complex topics, but it uses clear language to make them understandable. Ultimately, it aims to empower readers to take control of their digital footprint and navigate the opportunities and challenges of the digital world.