What you must know to protect yourself today The digital technology explosion has blown everything to bits--and the blast has provided new challenges and opportunities. This second edition of Blown to Bits delivers the knowledge you need to take greater control of your information environment and thrive in a world that’s coming whether you like it or not. Straight from internationally respected Harvard/MIT experts, this plain-English bestseller has been fully revised for the latest controversies over social media, “fake news,” big data, cyberthreats, privacy, artificial intelligence and machine learning, self-driving cars, the Internet of Things, and much more. Discover who owns all that data about you―and what they can infer from itLearn to challenge algorithmic decisionsSee how close you can get to sending truly secure messagesDecide whether you really want always-on cameras and microphonesExplore the realities of Internet free speechProtect yourself against out-of-control technologies (and the powerful organizations that wield them) You will find clear explanations, practical examples, and real insight into what digital tech means to you--as an individual, and as a citizen.
✔ Author(s): Hal Abelson,Ken Ledeen,Harry Lewis,Wendy Seltzer
✔ Title: Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (35 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0134850017
✔ ISBN-13: 9780134850016
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Blown to Bits by Hal Abelson
Lucy Garraway
What an intellectual journey! The themes explored in this book challenged my perceptions and sparked introspection. It's refreshing to read a book that provokes such thought.
Katherine Stevenson
I couldn't stop raving about this book to my friends and family. It's a literary gem that deserves all the praise. I can't wait to dive into more works by this talented author.
Iris Watts
The plot was incredibly well-crafted, with twists and turns that kept me hooked until the very last page. It was impossible to predict what would happen next.
