Why the Net Matters
Author | : David Eagleman |
Publisher | : Canongate Books |
Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 2011-04-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780857860538 |
ISBN-13 | : 0857860534 |
Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Why the Net Matters by : David Eagleman
Download or read book Why the Net Matters written by David Eagleman and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2011-04-04 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The advent of the internet has been one of the most significant technological developments in history. In this thought-provoking and groundbreaking work David Eagleman, author of international bestseller SUM, presents six ways in which the net saves us from major existential threats: epidemics, poor information flow, natural disasters, political corruption, resource depletion and economic meltdown.