When your Internet cable leaves your living room, where does it go? Almost everything about our day-to-day lives--and the broader scheme of human culture--can be found on the Internet. But what is it physically? And where is it really? Our mental map of the network is as blank as the map of the ocean that Columbus carried on his first Atlantic voyage. The Internet, its material nuts and bolts, is an unexplored territory. Until now. In Tubes, journalist...

"Data versus Democracy investigates and explores how, in the era of social media, human cognition, algorithmic recommendation systems, and human psychology are all working together to reinforce (and exaggerate) human bias. The dangerous confluence of these factors is driving media narratives, influencing opinions, and possibly changing election results. In this book, algorithmic recommendations, clickbait, familiarity bias, propaganda, and other pivotal...

An exploration of the ramifications of big data, which refers to the ability to crunch a vast quantity of information, analyze it instantly, and draw conclusions from it.

"Analyzing the strategic maneuvers of today's great information powers -- Apple, Google, and an eerily resurgent AT&T -- Wu uncovers a time-honored pattern in which invention begets industry and industry begets empire. He shows how a battle royal for the Internets's future is brewing, and this is one war we dare not tune out."--Publisher's description.

Thanks to the pervasive use of computers, cell phones, and various hand-held devices, information technology is a hot career field. Packed with pertinent information on the benefits of vocational training, this handy guide reveals how readers can become IT professionals. Included are tips for career preparation while in high school and vo-tech and certification resources. Real-world examples, derived from interviews with workers in the field, provide...

Information technology provides cutting-edge jobs for those looking for a high-tech career in an exciting field. A job in IT, and the skills and education related to IT, creates opportunities and opens doors to many industries and occupations.

A clear, visual guide to the technical, societal, and cultural aspects of computers and social media, using step-by-step diagrams and graphics to explore how kids can get the most from computers while staying safe.Covering everything from data to digital life, from computer coding to cyber attacks, this unique guide gives parents and kids the most up-to-date and comprehensive facts and information in a visually appealing way. It examines the technical...