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How to Be a Digital Revolutionary

Author : Violet Blue

Publisher :

Page : 111 pages

File Size : 20,1 MB

Release : 2017-05-31

Category : Civil disobedience

ISBN : 9781521338285

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This is our world, right now: Racist bullies binge on power, science fights to stop the slide into another dark age, women are targets, and the past is forgotten. Under a hostile and cavalier government, protests form online while calls to take action are broadcast on social media. How To Be A Digital Revolutionary illuminates why we're here and what we can do, standing in this moment with devices in hand, as both eyewitnesses and active participants to significant social change. It thoroughly runs down the hazards of taking action to fight injustice and fascism in the digital age, providing readers with a roadmap for effective resistance.How To Be A Digital Revolutionary is woven from clear explainers about murky topics like surveillance and censorship, hands-on strategies to dial back news overwhelm and rage fatigue, first-person accounts in hacking, practical safety advice for protests, and gritty reporting on rights abuses in the digital realm. Here, you'll learn to identify and minimize your surveillance footprint, about anonymity and making separate identities, how to buy or make a burner phone, and to hack-proof your life. Make your phone less of a tracking device, and keep your communication both secure and private. Find out which documents to keep with you at marches, and how to stay safe if a protest gets violent. Discover ways to support your cause when you can't be there in person.Find groups to join and get rid of poison people. Make a digital protest sign that makes emergency calls if it gets confiscated, choose or make a body camera, and learn how to record, photo, and share under stress. Fight filters and blocks, and defy being censored on social media. Find out how to "leak" with tools like SecureDrop, and how to create posts and memes that matter.In a time of rampant injustices, How To Be A Digital Revolutionary offers a powerful new handbook for the resistance, and a way forward for change no matter your level of technical acumen. Praise for Violet Blue:"One of the leading figures in tech writing in the world." --Guardian UKPraise for The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy by Violet Blue: "An illuminating handbook for women." --ELLE Magazine"The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy is a straight-forward how-to for protecting your privacy and undermining the social media settings that want you to share potentially intimate details with the world." --Bitch Magazine"For girls and women in the technological age, this guide to Internet safety is a must-read. It's a young woman's invaluable guide to empowerment, addressing not only the why of keeping strong boundaries but the how." --Foreword Reviews



The Digital Revolution

Author : Inder Sidhu

Publisher : FT Press

Page : 412 pages

File Size : 25,70 MB

Release : 2015-11-28

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0134291379

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The massive transformations driven by digital technology have begun. The Digital Revolution gives you a complete roadmap for navigating the breathtaking changes happening now and shows you how to succeed. Silicon Valley executive, thought leader, and New York Times best-selling author Inder Sidhu shows how cloud computing, social media, mobility, sensors, apps, big data analytics, and more can be brought together in virtually infinite combinations to create opportunities and pose risks previously unimaginable. You’ll learn how digital pioneers are applying connected digital technologies, also known as the Internet of Everything, to dramatically improve financial performance, customer experience, and workforce engagement in fields ranging from healthcare to education, from retail to government. Sidhu combines the practical perspective of practitioners with the extensive experience of experts to show you how to win in the new digital age. He takes you behind the scenes, engaging with business leaders from Apple, Google, Facebook, Cisco, Intel, Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks, RSA, Kaiser, Cleveland Clinic, Intermountain Healthcare, and so on and with academic leaders from Stanford, Yale, Wharton, MIT, Coursera, Khan Academy, and more and reveals their winning strategies and execution tactics for your benefit. Sidhu also discusses the key challenges of privacy, security, regulation, and governance in depth and offers powerful insights on managing crucial ethical, social, cultural, legal, and economic issues that digitization creates. He shows what the digital revolution will mean for you, both personally and professionally--and how you can win. Learn how you can leverage the digital revolution to Deliver superior customer experiences Improve your organization’s financial performance Drive employee productivity, creativity, and engagement Build smart, efficient cities brimming with opportunity Make education more effective and relevant Achieve better health outcomes Make retail compelling, convenient, and profitable Balance privacy with security Protect yourself before, during, and after a cyberattack Accelerate your career and live a better life



The Revolution That Wasn’t

Author : Jen Schradie

Publisher : Harvard University Press

Page : 417 pages

File Size : 19,66 MB

Release : 2019-05-01

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0674240448

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This surprising study of online political mobilization shows that money and organizational sophistication influence politics online as much as off, and casts doubt on the democratizing power of digital activism. The internet has been hailed as a leveling force that is reshaping activism. From the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street to Black Lives Matter and #MeToo, digital activism seemed cheap, fast, and open to all. Now this celebratory narrative finds itself competing with an increasingly sinister story as platforms like Facebook and Twitter—once the darlings of digital democracy—are on the defensive for their role in promoting fake news. While hashtag activism captures headlines, conservative digital activism is proving more effective on the ground. In this sharp-eyed and counterintuitive study, Jen Schradie shows how the web has become another weapon in the arsenal of the powerful. She zeroes in on workers’ rights advocacy in North Carolina and finds a case study with broad implications. North Carolina’s hard-right turn in the early 2010s should have alerted political analysts to the web’s antidemocratic potential: amid booming online organizing, one of the country’s most closely contested states elected the most conservative government in North Carolina’s history. The Revolution That Wasn’t identifies the reasons behind this previously undiagnosed digital-activism gap. Large hierarchical political organizations with professional staff can amplify their digital impact, while horizontally organized volunteer groups tend to be less effective at translating online goodwill into meaningful action. Not only does technology fail to level the playing field, it tilts it further, so that only the most sophisticated and well-funded players can compete.



Book Wars

Author : John B. Thompson

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 354 pages

File Size : 31,31 MB

Release : 2021-03-04

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1509546790

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This book tells the story of the turbulent decades when the book publishing industry collided with the great technological revolution of our time. From the surge of ebooks to the self-publishing explosion and the growing popularity of audiobooks, Book Wars provides a comprehensive and fine-grained account of technological disruption in one of our most important and successful creative industries. Like other sectors, publishing has been thrown into disarray by the digital revolution. The foundation on which this industry had been based for 500 years – the packaging and sale of words and images in the form of printed books – was called into question by a technological revolution that enabled symbolic content to be stored, manipulated and transmitted quickly and cheaply. Publishers and retailers found themselves facing a proliferation of new players who were offering new products and services and challenging some of their most deeply held principles and beliefs. The old industry was suddenly thrust into the limelight as bitter conflicts erupted between publishers and new entrants, including powerful new tech giants who saw the world in very different ways. The book wars had begun. While ebooks were at the heart of many of these conflicts, Thompson argues that the most fundamental consequences lie elsewhere. The print-on-paper book has proven to be a remarkably resilient cultural form, but the digital revolution has transformed the industry in other ways, spawning new players which now wield unprecedented power and giving rise to an array of new publishing forms. Most important of all, it has transformed the broader information and communication environment, creating new challenges and new opportunities for publishers as they seek to redefine their role in the digital age. This unrivalled account of the book publishing industry as it faces its greatest challenge since Gutenberg will be essential reading for anyone interested in books and their future.



Cuba's Digital Revolution

Author : Ted A. Henken

Publisher :

Page : 348 pages

File Size : 30,79 MB

Release : 2021

Category : History

ISBN : 9781683402022

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"This volume argues that recent technological developments are reconfiguring the cultural, economic, social, and political spheres of Cuba's Revolutionary project in unprecedented ways"--



Introduction to Digital Transformation

Author : Abbas Strømmen-Bakhtiar

Publisher : Informing Science Press

Page : 334 pages

File Size : 44,94 MB

Release :

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1681100509

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This book aims to inform the non-IT specialist about the technological revolution that is taking place and, specifically, how the digital component of it is affecting our lives. It is hoped that this information will fill possible information gaps in readers’ mental model, enabling them to make better-informed decisions. This book can also be used as a textbook in a stand-alone introductory course to the digital revolution and its effects on society. The course could be used in both bachelor and master degree programs in business management, healthcare management, sociology, or any other non-IT programs. Chapter 1. This chapter, although the longest, is a brief review of the interactions between technology, economy, and politics. The subject is a much neglected one, and I believe that understanding of these interactions is vital for understanding the underlying causes of some of our most important pressing issues. The chapter discusses the interactions between technologies, economy, and politics, examining the effect of technologies on economic development and political ideologies. Chapter 2. This chapter deals with technological revolutions in general and the digital revolution in particular. I shall discuss the components of the digital economy. These being: knowledge, digitisation, virtualisation, molecularization, integration/internetworking, disintermediation, convergence, innovation, sharing economy, immediacy, and discordant. In addition, we shall examine the disruptors that are changing the face of competition in the marketplace. Chapter 3. This chapter deals with digital transformation, i.e., the process of using digital technology in all areas of business, changing the way the businesses operate and deliver value to their customers. We shall examine models for dealing with digital transformation. Chapter 4. We shall examine one of the most important developments of the 21st century, namely the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). We shall look at how the human brain works and what is intelligence. We shall look at the artificial neural networks, machine learning, and deep learning. We shall also look at the deployment of AI in various fields such as healthcare, finance, Natural Language Processing (NPL), news media, and warfare. Chapter 5. This chapter deals with one of the most controversial and yet promising developments in finance and distributed secure databases, namely cryptocurrencies and blockchains. This subject is divided into two parts — the first part deals with the cryptocurrencies, and their viability as currencies. One of the most popular cryptocurrencies, the Bitcoin, will be examined in depth. The second part is somewhat technical and deals with the inner workings of the blockchains. As with cryptocurrencies, many see a bright future for the blockchains, especially in the form of smart contracts. Many believe that blockchains will be of great value in areas such as finance, handling contracts, healthcare and more. Blockchain promises to bring disintermediation to many industries and thereby reduce costs. Chapter 6. Technological revolutions tend to disrupt the lives of many middle-aged and older workers. New technologies give birth to new industries, destroying the old industries in the process. New technologies often require special skills that the old industry workers do not possess. The laid-off workers of the old industries can seldom find jobs in new industries since the new industries often rely on new technologies and skills that the old-industry workers do not possess. These workers need training, something that the prospective employers do not provide. Also, the new technologies, including AI, are automating many tasks, reducing the need for human workers. This chapter discusses the issue of automation and its effect on employment. Additionally, the type of jobs that are in danger of automation is discussed as well. Chapter 7. While chapter six discussed the employment situation, chapter seven considers the type of education required by the new industries. Also, the weaknesses of the existing educational system are considered, and alternative systems are proposed. Chapter 8. History tells us that whenever there has been a technological revolution, it has been accompanied by a shift in power, both nationally and internationally. The global shift of power has seldom been a peaceful affair. It often has resulted in major wars and global reorientation. This chapter discusses the possibility of the global shift of power. Currently, there are not that many countries or entities that can be considered as contenders. Of the three, Russia, European Union, and China, only one, China, is considered to have any chance of wresting power from the United States. The technological, economic and military power of China is compared and contrasted with the United States’.



Delivering Digital Transformation

Author : Alan W. Brown

Publisher : De Gruyter Oldenbourg

Page : 228 pages

File Size : 39,63 MB

Release : 2019-10

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9783110660081

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Deliver on your digital transformation by learning from the insights and experiences from organizations adapting their approaches to life in the digital world. Business leaders, industry strategists, academics, and policy makers are all scrambling to make sense of digital transformation, and to define strategies for success in our increasingly digital economy. This book provides today's leaders, managers, and practitioners with the tools for understanding, leading, and delivering in the digital age. »What I see here is an excellent survey of the best thinking on Digital Transformation. It's a book I wish I had written.« Brad Power, Process Innovator »A clear and crisply written guide for any manager considering delivering digital transformation who would like a digestible introduction to key technology trends, organisational and social impact as well as a glimpse of the future.« Petrina Steele, Equinix »A thoroughly enjoyable read. A great synthesis of many different sources that I'm sure will be an invaluable guide for managers.« Richard Sargeant, faculty.ai



The Digital Handbook

Author : Hans Hwang

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 206 pages

File Size : 10,12 MB

Release : 2016-10-06

Category :

ISBN : 9781537775586

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About 250 years ago the Industrial Revolution transformed the world - not just work, but how people learned, lived, and played. Subsequently, ongoing societal changes have been fueled by technologies such as the assembly line, modern medicine, and the Internet. Now, we stand at the precipice of another transformative period - the Digital Revolution. As consumers, we are immersed in all things digital. We socialize on Facebook, we buy groceries on Amazon, we stream content on Netflix, and we track our exercise using Fitbit. But as successful as these services are, they only scratch the surface of what is truly happening. Like the first Industrial Revolution, today's Digital Revolution is taking advantage of technology convergence, hyper-connectivity, and societal change. These conditions are creating new experiences, capabilities, and business models that are disrupting the status quo "playing rules" that have existed for the last century. In this book, technology executive Hans Hwang offers over twenty-five years of global experience in helping organizations transform to meet new demands. He goes beyond business theory and instead shares case studies from every industry. The core best practices are outlined in a digital methodology that you can apply within your organization. This book is as much about answering the questions of "how" as "what." Hwang delves into the role of analytics, innovation, and platforms in a digital world. If that sounds a bit clinical, not to worry - Hwang liberally includes a "spoonful" of irreverent humor to keep you engaged. If you are a business owner, executive, or policy-maker, this book is designed to provide insights on how to navigate through the digital journey. All readers should benefit by understanding how their role or function is likely to be impacted; and what they can do to best position themselves in a post-Digital world. This is especially true for those in product management, sales, marketing, strategy, or IT functions - which will be significantly transformed over the next few years. Note - readers will also have the opportunity to continue to learn and engage with the author on the site www.thedigitalhandbook.net



The Digital Revolution

Author : Gabriele Balbi

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 35,30 MB

Release : 2023-12-21

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0198875975

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'A must-read to anyone interested in the digital world.' - Valérie Schafer, Center for Contemporary and Digital History, University of Luxembourg A concise history of the digital revolution and the lore, rhetoric, and debates that surround it. The Digital Revolution aims to tell a story, one of the most powerful ideologies of recent decades: that digitalization constitutes a revolution, a break with the past, a radical change for the human beings who are living through it. The book aims to investigate the origins of this idea, how it evolved, which other past revolutions consciously or unconsciously inspired it, which great stories it has conveyed over time, which of its key elements have changed and which ones have persisted and have been repeated in different historical periods. All these discussions, large or small, have settled and condensed into a series of media, advertising, corporate, political, and technical sources. Readers will be introduced to new, previously unpublished historical sources. The main aim of the book is to deconstruct what looks like a "natural" and incontestable idea and to help rethink digital societies today.



The 2nd Digital Revolution

Author : Stephen J. Andriole

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 284 pages

File Size : 22,12 MB

Release : 2005-01-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1591408016

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"This book tells readers how technologies and business models are converging, and looks at technology and business holistically, arguing that it's no longer possible to think about business or technology without simultaneously thinking about the other"--Provided by publisher.