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The Digital Dilemma

Author : National Research Council

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 365 pages

File Size : 17,85 MB

Release : 2000-02-24

Category : Law

ISBN : 0309064996

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Imagine sending a magazine article to 10 friends-making photocopies, putting them in envelopes, adding postage, and mailing them. Now consider how much easier it is to send that article to those 10 friends as an attachment to e-mail. Or to post the article on your own site on the World Wide Web. The ease of modifying or copying digitized material and the proliferation of computer networking have raised fundamental questions about copyright and patentâ€"intellectual property protections rooted in the U.S. Constitution. Hailed for quick and convenient access to a world of material, the Internet also poses serious economic issues for those who create and market that material. If people can so easily send music on the Internet for free, for example, who will pay for music? This book presents the multiple facets of digitized intellectual property, defining terms, identifying key issues, and exploring alternatives. It follows the complex threads of law, business, incentives to creators, the American tradition of access to information, the international context, and the nature of human behavior. Technology is explored for its ability to transfer content and its potential to protect intellectual property rights. The book proposes research and policy recommendations as well as principles for policymaking.



Digital Dilemmas

Author : Øyvind Kvalnes

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 93 pages

File Size : 25,66 MB

Release : 2020-06-02

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3030459276

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Social media is at the core of digital transformations in organizations. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms widen the scope for rapid and effective communication with stakeholders. They also create a range of new and challenging ethical dilemmas. This open access book categorizes the dilemmas organizations across a range of industries can face when they implement social media to communicate with stakeholders. This book provides a systematic framework for analyzing these ethical dilemmas in social media using the Navigation Wheel. This tool leads the decision-maker through a series of considerations such as legal questions, corporate identity, morality, reputation, and ethics. Finally, the author considers implications for leaders and presents potential solutions to these dilemmas. Based on five years of original research with 250 executive students at a European business school, all of whom work with social media communications in their organizations, this book is the first major study to explore the ethical use of social media across industries and is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike.



Radio's Digital Dilemma

Author : John Nathan Anderson

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 199 pages

File Size : 33,8 MB

Release : 2013-12-04

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1135136254

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Radio's Digital Dilemma is the first comprehensive analysis of the United States’ digital radio transition, chronicling the technological and policy development of the HD Radio broadcast standard. A story laced with anxiety, ignorance, and hubris, the evolution of HD Radio pitted the nation’s largest commercial and public broadcasters against the rest of the radio industry and the listening public in a pitched battle over defining the digital future of the medium. The Federal Communications Commission has elected to put its faith in "marketplace forces" to govern radio’s digital transition, but this has not been a winning strategy: a dozen years from its rollout, the state of HD Radio is one of dangerous malaise, especially as newer digital audio distribution technologies fundamentally redefine the public identity of "radio" itself. Ultimately, Radio’s Digital Dilemma is a cautionary tale about the overarching influence of economics on contemporary media policymaking, to the detriment of notions such as public ownership and access to the airwaves—and a call for media scholars and reformers to engage in the continuing struggle of radio’s digital transition in hopes of reclaiming these important principles.



The Digital Transformer's Dilemma

Author : Karolin Frankenberger

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 400 pages

File Size : 31,49 MB

Release : 2020-09-29

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1119701309

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Bring your company into the digital era without compromising your core business In The Digital Transformer's Dilemma: How to Energize Your Core Business While Building Disruptive Products and Services, the authors show companies how to go digital while also advancing their core business. The book emphasizes how to strike a difficult balance between establishing a new (digital) business and re-vitalizing – and digitizing – the legacy business. The core of the book is focused on the actual implementation of the digital transformation across both businesses, providing concrete tips, tricks, tools and action plans across six key dimensions: Crafting a flexible organization Using technology as a driver Designing the necessary processes Building transformational leaders “Right-skilling” the workforce of the future Galvanizing cultural change The Digital Transformer’s Dilemma is a very visual book, filled with dozens of engaging illustrations that bring the contained concepts to life on the page. Based on 100+ interviews with senior executives at leading companies (such as Nestlé, Novartis, Volkswagen, BNP Paribas, BASF and Michelin) and smaller hidden champions, numerous illuminating case studies, and the authors’ own experience from working in international management consulting and years of academic experience, the book highlights the fundamental principles required for executives and businesspeople to transform legacy organizations into digitally empowered companies.



The Death Algorithm and Other Digital Dilemmas

Author : Roberto Simanowski

Publisher : MIT Press

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 23,98 MB

Release : 2018-12-04

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 0262536374

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Provocative takes on cyberbullshit, smartphone zombies, instant gratification, the traffic school of the information highway, and other philosophical concerns of the Internet age. In The Death Algorithm and Other Digital Dilemmas, Roberto Simanowski wonders if we are on the brink of a society that views social, political, and ethical challenges as technological problems that can be fixed with the right algorithm, the best data, or the fastest computer. For example, the “death algorithm ” is programmed into a driverless car to decide, in an emergency, whether to plow into a group of pedestrians, a mother and child, or a brick wall. Can such life-and-death decisions no longer be left to the individual human? In these incisive essays, Simanowski asks us to consider what it means to be living in a time when the president of the United States declares the mainstream media to be an enemy of the people—while Facebook transforms the people into the enemy of mainstream media. Simanowski describes smartphone zombies (or “smombies”) who remove themselves from the physical world to the parallel universe of social media networks; calls on Adorno to help parse Trump's tweeting; considers transmedia cannibalism, as written text is transformed into a postliterate object; compares the economic and social effects of the sharing economy to a sixteen-wheeler running over a plastic bottle on the road; and explains why philosophy mat become the most important element in the automotive and technology industries.



The Rise of Digital Repression

Author : Steven Feldstein

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 345 pages

File Size : 35,59 MB

Release : 2021

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 0190057491

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"A Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Book" -- dust jacket.



The Storyteller's Dilemma

Author : Louis Hernandez Jr

Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation

Page : 183 pages

File Size : 34,95 MB

Release : 2017-03-01

Category : Music

ISBN : 1495093913

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(Book). Human beings are natural storytellers, and it's never been easier to access digital technologies that allow anyone, anywhere to share their story with the world. More stories are being produced and consumed now than at any other time in our species' history yet, for some reason, it's never been more difficult to cut it as a creative. Consumers are paying less (if anything) for all forms of entertainment, traditional media companies are tanking, and the advertising realm has been turned on its head. Although operating budgets have increased in every sector, storytellers are making less than ever before, as the lion's share of new revenues cyclically feed mechanisms for distribution and monetization. Our media landscape is, in short, unsustainable and in the midst of a crisis. What went wrong? How can we fix it? Although he presides over Avid, the leading provider of audio and video technology for creatives and media professionals, Louis Hernandez Jr. isn't your typical multinational CEO. In his two previous books, Too Small to Fail: How the Financial Industry Crisis Changed the World's Perceptions and Saving the American Dream: Main Street's Last Stand , he chartered his vision of an egalitarian America structured around the communities that compose its very foundation. He brings the same mindset the same notion of countless small actors with unlimited potential to the tumultuous world of media with his third book, The Storyteller's Dilemma: Overcoming the Challenges in the Digital Media Age . In The Storyteller's Dilemma , Hernandez puts forth another comprehensive vision for our future that aims to advantage all while disadvantaging none. This book is neither a diatribe against economic elites nor a postmortem analysis of the ills of digital distribution. Instead, it proposes a new approach with the potential to benefit all involved parties an approach that at once embraces the intensifying power of storytelling and eschews the notion that disruption and instability must greet an industry hand-in-hand. Rather than favoring any given group over another, Hernandez imagines a streamlined world of shared platforms and common standards that empower storytellers, developers, and deliverers alike. By dispensing of business models that have proved unviable in the digital age, we can turn higher profits while more equitably compensating creatives and creative endeavors. In today's networked world, the economics of storytelling matters to everybody. It's time we all got onboard.



The Cybersecurity Dilemma

Author : Ben Buchanan

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 300 pages

File Size : 36,24 MB

Release : 2017-02-01

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 0190694807

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Why do nations break into one another's most important computer networks? There is an obvious answer: to steal valuable information or to attack. But this isn't the full story. This book draws on often-overlooked documents leaked by Edward Snowden, real-world case studies of cyber operations, and policymaker perspectives to show that intruding into other countries' networks has enormous defensive value as well. Two nations, neither of which seeks to harm the other but neither of which trusts the other, will often find it prudent to launch intrusions. This general problem, in which a nation's means of securing itself threatens the security of others and risks escalating tension, is a bedrock concept in international relations and is called the 'security dilemma'. This book shows not only that the security dilemma applies to cyber operations, but also that the particular characteristics of the digital domain mean that the effects are deeply pronounced. The cybersecurity dilemma is both a vital concern of modern statecraft and a means of accessibly understanding the essential components of cyber operations.



The Digital Dilemma

Author : Dan Anghel

Publisher : DAN ANGHEL

Page : 112 pages

File Size : 13,44 MB

Release :

Category : Self-Help

ISBN :

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In the age of digital saturation, "The Digital Dilemma: Reclaiming Your Focus in an Overconnected World" emerges as a crucial guide for those seeking to navigate the challenges of digital dependency. This insightful book offers practical advice, strategies, and reflections to empower readers to take back control of their digital lives and rediscover the joys of focused, intentional living. Key Features - Comprehensive Guide: Explore the psychological impact of digital overuse and learn strategies for digital detox, minimizing digital distractions, and enhancing digital well-being. - Practical Strategies: Implement actionable tips for reducing screen time, improving digital habits, and boosting productivity in a digitally saturated world. - Expert Insights: Gain wisdom from experts in the fields of psychology, technology, and mindfulness to create a balanced, healthy relationship with digital devices. Benefits - Enhance Focus: Learn how to reclaim your attention and concentrate on what truly matters in your personal and professional life. - Improve Relationships: Discover the value of unplugging and creating tech-free zones to strengthen connections with family and friends. - Boost Productivity: Free yourself from the chains of digital clutter and distractions to achieve greater efficiency and success. - Cultivate Well-being: Embrace a lifestyle that prioritizes well-being, mindfulness, and genuine engagement with the world around you. "The Digital Dilemma: Reclaiming Your Focus in an Overconnected World" unravels the complexities of our screen-saturated lives, offering a beacon of hope for those struggling to navigate the digital chaos. This illuminating guide takes you on a profound journey to the heart of our screen obsession, providing a blueprint for reclaiming digital autonomy in an era where attention is fragmented. Recognized for its excellence in self-help literature and personal development books. It stands out in the realm of business and productivity books, offering innovative thinking that challenges the status quo. At the core of "The Digital Dilemma" is the quest to become undistractable. It delves deep into the psychology of distraction, debunking the myth that disconnection is the sole solution. Through a nuanced exploration of human behavior, the book reveals why time management is pain management and how this understanding can revolutionize our approach to work and life. The narrative tackles workplace distraction head-on, advocating for a healthier organizational culture that fosters focus and efficiency. It extends its insights into personal relationships, emphasizing the crucial role of intentional digital use in nurturing connections that matter. For parents, the book is a treasure trove of strategies for raising resilient children in an overconnected world. It guides readers through the challenges and opportunities of navigating the digital age, equipping them with practical tools to maintain focus and productivity. "The Digital Dilemma" is more than a book; it's a movement towards living with intention in our interconnected reality. It's an essential read for anyone eager to find balance in the digital flux, aspiring to lead a life defined not by distractions but by achievements and genuine connections.



The Disruption Dilemma

Author : Joshua Gans

Publisher : MIT Press

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 12,85 MB

Release : 2016-03-18

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0262034484

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An expert in management takes on the conventional wisdom about disruption, looking at companies that proved resilient and offering managers tools for survival. “Disruption” is a business buzzword that has gotten out of control. Today everything and everyone seem to be characterized as disruptive—or, if they aren't disruptive yet, it's only a matter of time before they become so. In this book, Joshua Gans cuts through the chatter to focus on disruption in its initial use as a business term, identifying new ways to understand it and suggesting new tools to manage it. Almost twenty years ago Clayton Christensen popularized the term in his book The Innovator's Dilemma, writing of disruption as a set of risks that established firms face. Since then, few have closely examined his account. Gans does so in this book. He looks at companies that have proven resilient and those that have fallen, and explains why some companies have successfully managed disruption—Fujifilm and Canon, for example—and why some like Blockbuster and Encyclopedia Britannica have not. Departing from the conventional wisdom, Gans identifies two kinds of disruption: demand-side, when successful firms focus on their main customers and underestimate market entrants with innovations that target niche demands; and supply-side, when firms focused on developing existing competencies become incapable of developing new ones. Gans describes the full range of actions business leaders can take to deal with each type of disruption, from “self-disrupting” independent internal units to tightly integrated product development. But therein lies the disruption dilemma: A firm cannot practice both independence and integration at once. Gans shows business leaders how to choose their strategy so their firms can deal with disruption while continuing to innovate.