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Silicon Valley's ascent, unsettling societal transformations.
This book dives deep into how Silicon Valley's tech titans have redefined not just the market, but society's very fabric. If words like 'innovation' and 'disruption' pique your interest, but you're also keen to understand the ripple effects on politics and community, then this might just be the read that broadens your perspective on the digital age's architects. It's an eye-opener about the untold consequences of a tech-ridden future.
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ISBN: 9781620972106
Authors:
Noam Cohen
Publisher: The New Press
Date of Publication: 2017-11-07
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.54
(rated by 164 readers)
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Silicon Valley's ascent, unsettling societal transformations.
This book dives deep into how Silicon Valley's tech titans have redefined not just the market, but society's very fabric. If words like 'innovation' and 'disruption' pique your interest, but you're also keen to understand the ripple effects on politics and community, then this might just be the read that broadens your perspective on the digital age's architects. It's an eye-opener about the untold consequences of a tech-ridden future.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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