Killer Tech and the Drive to Save Humanity
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Killer Tech and the Drive to Save Humanity

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eBook - ePub

Killer Tech and the Drive to Save Humanity

About this book

In Killer Tech and the Drive to Save Humanity, Mark Stross presents a gripping exploration of our entanglement with technology in a world where digital platforms increasingly dictate our lives. With thought-provoking insights and real-life anecdotes, Mark unveils the hidden costs of our digital addiction and challenges readers to reconsider their relationship with technology.

The message is clear: "If you're not paying for the product, you are the product." Mark sheds light on how tech giants, corporations, and algorithms categorize and manipulate us, turning us into "users" and stripping away our humanity. But he doesn't just point out the problems; he provides a road map for taking back control.

As the pace of technological change accelerates, Mark offers guardrails to help us navigate this uncertain new world. Killer Tech goes beyond the obvious and delves into the fascinating rise of virtual worlds, NFTs, deepfakes, UFOs, and the blurry line between the real and the virtual. He challenges us to consider a digital bill of rights and the need to take charge of our data and online personas.

Killer Tech is a wake-up call, a call to action, and a promise of empowerment. It is your guide to making informed choices, reshaping your digital destiny, and reclaiming your humanity.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface: Backing It Up
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Chapter 1: Human Productification
  10. Chapter 2: Life After Bandwidth
  11. Chapter 3: The Hacking of Critical Infrastructure
  12. Chapter 4: The Power of Being Informed (and Misinformed)
  13. Chapter 5: The Unseen Cost of Technology
  14. Chapter 6: Cyber Warfare in Your Kitchen
  15. Chapter 7: Reality vs. Virtual
  16. Chapter 8: The Illusion of Ownership
  17. Chapter 9: The Illusion of Power—Green Power
  18. Chapter 10: A Special Kind of Courage
  19. Chapter 11: Your Digital Hygiene
  20. Chapter 12: Bringing Humanity Back
  21. The Making of Killer Tech: Mark’s Back Story