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The Internet was meant to set us free. But have we unwittingly handed too much away to shadowy powers behind a wall of code, all manipulated by a handful of Silicon Valley utopians, ad men, and venture capitalists? And, in light of recent data breach scandals around companies like Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, what does that mean for democracy, our delicately balanced system of government that was created long before big data, total information, and artificial intelligence? In this urgent polemic, Jamie Bartlett argues that through our unquestioning embrace of big tech, the building blocks of democracy are slowly being removed.

Fascinating and highly listenable, Digital Resilience opens with the infamous 2013 Target attack, which compromised the credit card information of 40 million customers. In hindsight, the hack (like most today) was preventable. Data theft. Downed servers. Malware. Even human error can trigger cyber events anytime from anywhere around the globe. This powerful guide provides the resilience-building strategies you need to prevail - no matter what strikes.

In modern history, the story of capitalism has been a story of firms and financiers. That's all going to change thanks to the Big Data revolution. As Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, best-selling author of Big Data, and Thomas Ramge, who writes for The Economist, show, data is replacing money as the driver of market behavior. Big finance and big companies will be replaced by small groups and individual actors who make markets instead of making things: think Uber instead of Ford, or Airbnb instead of Hyatt. Will this be an age of prosperity or of calamity?

Alles was du über Blockchain, Bitcoin, Smart Contracts und Kryptowährungen wissen musst. Bitcoin, Blockchain und Kryptowährungen hört man immer häufiger in den Nachrichten. Die wenigsten Menschen können etwas mit diesen Begriffen anfangen, obwohl wir vor der vielleicht größten technischen Revolution seit dem Internet stehen! Kryptowährungen einfach erklärt? Ja das geht! Wenn du wissen willst, WAS eine Blockchain ist, WIE sie funktioniert, WIE sie entstanden ist und WARUM diese Technologie so innovativ und revolutionär ist, dann ist dieses eBook genau richtig für dich. Zusätzlich erfährst du auch die Vor- und Nachteile der Blockchain und einige der unzähligen Verwendungsmöglichkeiten. Alles erklärt anhand von bildlichen Beispielen und ohne zu tief ins technische Fachwissen zu tauchen. Wir klären auch, was Kryptowährungen sind und welche Investitionsmöglichkeiten es für Bitcoin und Co gibt.

The third part in Pope's Financial Alert series, this hot topic is sure to provoke debate. The theft of identity through credit card scams, "phishing", unscrupulous charitable agencies, and dishonest employees is epidemic, and only growing worse. Pope gives the alarming statistics and then outlines the real, practical steps an individual or family can take to avoid becoming a victim.

Created specifically for executives and managers, Going Wireless shows how mobile technology is impacting every industry, including yours. Award-winning journalist Jaclyn Easton delivers the unexpected: In addition to in-depth discussions about mobile commerce, Internet cell phones, and Palm-type handhelds, she also examines wirefree options you've probably never heard of, all of which are transforming the way companies communicate, manage, market, and sell.

Digital technology is transforming every corner of the economy, fundamentally altering the way things are done, who does them, and what they earn for their efforts. In The Wealth of Humans, Economist editor Ryan Avent brings up-to-the-minute research and reporting to bear on the major economic question of our time: can the modern world manage technological changes every bit as disruptive as those that shook the socioeconomic landscape of the 19th century? Find out.

Adam Levin, a longtime consumer advocate and identity fraud expert, is your guide to this brave new world. By telling memorable stories and extracting the relevant lessons, he offers a strategy for dealing with these risks. You may not be able to prevent identity theft, but you certainly shouldn't wait until it happens to take action. Levin's approach is defined by the three M's: minimizing risk, monitoring your identity, and managing the damage.

How does the bitcoin protocol work? A person cannot mix indefinite bitcoins. The bitcoin protocol states that there will only be 21 million bitcoins to be produced by the miners. These bitcoins will then be subdivided into smaller bits. The smallest bit is called "satoshi" named after the bitcoin founder and the divisible amount is 100 millionth of a bitcoin. Bitcoin currency is based on mathematical formulas unlike our conventional currency that is based on gold and silver.

Noted systems developer, Lars Nielsen reveals the dynamic combination of innovation, competition and, often eccentric, entrepreneurship that went to shape today's tech landscape. From the military's ENIAC of 1946 to the ripening of the Web and e-commerce, Nielsen's Computing: A Business History details the evolution of computing as it has impacted the models and practices of markets and professional services around the globe.

Becoming a digital business is not about having a great Web site, setting up separate e-businesses, having next-generation software, or wiring your workforce. It's about using digital technology to become unique...to create and capture profits in new ways. How Digital Is Your Business? can show you how.

What you have in your hands is an actual blueprint for success woven into a modern-day parable that reminds us to share the talents we possess and to do great things. Sometimes, all we need is a reason. The Internet Entrepreneur is a gem of an audiobook, full of heart and full of great insights and delivers a simple, yet powerful message.

Every time we Google something, Facebook someone, or just carry a phone, we create data. Yet, we do not benefit from this wealth of information as much as we should. Andreas Weigend - an advisor to Alibaba, BMW, Hyatt, MasterCard, and Lufthansa, among others - wants to change that. In Data for the People, he proposes six basic data rights that we all need to make better decisions. Big data is here to stay. The time has come to shift the balance of power back to the individual.

How to Start a Profitable Blog: A Guide to Create Content That Rocks, Build Traffic, and Turn Your Blogging Passion into Profit contains valuable information on how to make money from blogs, build your passive income, and experience financial freedom. It explains how to create value and give your readers what they want. With this information, you can live the lifestyle you've always dreamed of. Learn how to make a BlogSpot today!

Your reputation defines how people see you and what they will do for you. It determines whether your bank will lend you money to buy a house or car; whether your landlord will accept you as a tenant; which employers will hire you and how much they will pay you. It can even affect your marriage prospects.

Facebook's founding is legend: In a Harvard dorm, wunderkind Mark Zuckerberg invented a new way to connect with friends...and the rest is history. But for the people who actually molded this great idea into a game-changing $300 billion company, the experience was far more tumultuous and uncertain than we might expect. Mike Hoefflinger was one of those Facebook insiders.

If you have an Instagram account or are a business owner and are not making full use of social media to expand and grow your business, you are missing out on potentially billions of new clients. It doesn't matter who you are—never forget that you are a brand. Instagram is the best social media site to develop and promote your business. In this book, I will detail a step-by-step guide on how to maximize your Instagram presence, develop a loyal following, and more importantly, how to turn your followers into repeat customers.

The content in this book will leave you with a greater understanding of what will come in the near future. Digital payment is on the rise which is pushing more people and organizations into using hardware wallets to make purchases. The topics explained inside are for all levels, so beginners and experts will enjoy this quick informative book. It is great that you are thinking about blockchain now before it is too late.

Discover how to grow your income instantly with a new side hustle using ChatGPT—even if you’ve never worked as a freelancer before. The gig economy is growing at lightning speed, with over 50% of the US workforce likely to form part of it by 2027. New remote working arrangements, the cost of living, and a demand for greater flexibility have all inspired you to “be your own boss” and work at your own pace.

Este innovador libro profundiza en el mundo de las herramientas impulsadas por IA y se centra en ChatGPT, un modelo de lenguaje revolucionario que ha transformado la forma en que las empresas se comunican e interactúan con sus audiencias. Repleto de consejos prácticos e instrucciones paso a paso, Máquina de Dinero ChatGPT le enseñará cómo aprovechar ChatGPT y otras herramientas de inteligencia artificial para crear una presencia en línea exitosa y maximizar sus ganancias.