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ISBN: 9780857860538 - Why the Net Matters, or Six Easy Ways to Avert the Collapse of Civilization  Enlarge Bookmark and Share

Why the Net Matters, or Six Easy Ways to Avert the Collapse of Civilization

Eagleman, David

ISBN: 9780857860538
Format: Electronic Book
Publisher:Canongate Books


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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…

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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. Praise for Why the Net Matters: 'Clever, informative, intriguing and fresh' Observer 'An impressive and intriguing work' Sunday Telegraph A New York Times 'SuperBook'
 
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