Global Technology

From the former news policy lead at Google, an “informative and often harrowing wake-up call” (Publishers Weekly) that explains the high-stakes global cyberwar brewing between Western democracies and the authoritarian regimes of China and Russia that could potentially crush democracy. From...

Marshall McLuhan Explained: Media Theory, the Global Village, Hot and Cool Media, and How Technology Shapes Human Perception is a practical introduction to a thinker whose most famous phrases are often quoted without much explanation. This book gives readers a clear account of what McLuhan meant by “the medium is the message,” why he treated media as extensions of human senses, and how changes in communication technology alter attention, perception, and social life. Instead of presenting McLuhan as a source of clever slogans, it shows how his ideas were built, what problems he was ...

The Great War: An In-Depth Analysis of the First World War offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most pivotal conflicts in modern history. This book delves deeply into the political, social, and military aspects of World War I, examining the causes, major battles, technological advancements, and the global impact of the war. From the intricate alliances that set the stage for conflict to the trench warfare that defined the Western Front, each chapter provides an in-depth look at key events and figures that shaped the war’s outcome. Special attention is given to naval warfare, ...

How Silicon Valley’s heartless, baseless, and foolish obsessions—with escaping death, building AI tyrants, and creating limitless growth—pervert public discourse and distract us from real social problems Tech billionaires have decided that they should determine our futures for us...

The ordinary Chinese technician working in a semiconductor fabrication facility in Shenzhen today knows something that many American policymakers have yet to fully grasp: the technological competition that will define the 21st century is already well underway, and the outcome is far from certain. While Americans debate whether to take the challenge seriously, China invests $150 billion annually in semiconductor development alone. And billions more in other technologies. While legislative committees hold hearings, Chinese universities graduate four times as many STEM students as their ...

Discover the groundbreaking ideas of Marshall McLuhan, the visionary thinker who forever changed the way we understand media, technology, and culture. The Medium Shapes the Message: Understanding Marshall McLuhan’s Ideas and Their Lasting Impact explores McLuhan’s life, his most influential works, and why his insights remain vital in today’s digital age. From his famous phrase “the medium is the message” to his provocative concept of the “global village,” McLuhan revealed how communication technologies reshape human thought, society, and identity. This engaging and accessible ...

A Financial Times Best Book of the Year A groundbreaking exploration of the shifting landscape of technological innovation and how it has transformed into a global phenomenon, challenging the traditional dominance of Silicon Valley. The US is the source of just about all the technologies that...

Drone Wars: The Future of Conflict is a groundbreaking exploration of how unmanned systems are transforming the battlefield, shifting global power, and redefining the rules of war. From the Bronze Age to the nuclear era, history has demonstrated that revolutions in military technology have reshaped societies. Today, the rapid rise of drones—affordable, autonomous, and increasingly lethal—is the next evolution. Once the domain of superpowers, drone warfare has been democratized. Now, insurgents, terrorists, criminal cartels, and lone actors can wield capabilities once reserved for the ...

This program includes an author's note read by the author. An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation—and the moral implications that affect us all. Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the...

Embark on a breathtaking adventure through the captivating world of optics with "Light through the Ages: A Global History of Optics." This enthralling and comprehensive guide will take you on an exhilarating ride, unveiling the mysteries of light and its applications that have shaped human history and transformed our understanding of the universe. From the ingenious discoveries of the ancient Egyptians to the cutting-edge advancements in quantum optics, this riveting book brings to life the inspiring stories of the remarkable pioneers, inventors, and visionaries who have revolutionized the ...

An immersive, pulse-pounding exposé on the global rise of teenage hackers, offering an insider's portrait of the dark net and the key players who are disrupting corporations, government institutions and our everyday lives—for fans of Bad Blood and Uncanny Valley Julius Kivimaki, aka Zeekill...

The global battle among the three dominant digital powers-the United States, China, and the European Union-is intensifying. All three regimes are racing to regulate tech companies, with each advancing a competing vision for the digital economy while attempting to expand its sphere of influence in the digital world. In Digital Empires, her provocative follow-up to The Brussels Effect, Anu Bradford explores a rivalry that will shape the world in the decades to come.

There are tons of pleasure regarding Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Yes, you guessed it right. I will tell you all you need to know about the talk of the town - Libra, Facebook's cryptocurrency, which is to be announced in the early part of 2020. To essentially perceive what is special regarding Bitcoin, I would like to explain to you how it works at a technical level. Bitcoin actually may be new technology, and that we will solely get thus far by explaining it through easy analogies to past technologies. I' ll assume that you simply have a basic understanding of computer science— how ...

They told us the Beast System was “future prophecy.” They were wrong. It’s already here. AI is watching. Digital ID is spreading. Governments and corporations are merging their data. And the world is being quietly funneled toward a single global system foretold long before our generation was born. The Beast System Is Here takes you inside the rise of a world-shaping network built through surveillance, biometrics, digital currency, and psychological manipulation. This isn’t theory. This isn’t guesswork. This is the real technology forming the foundation of what Scripture warned ...

A fascinating, eye-opening, and often shocking look at what lies ahead for the United States—and the world—from one of our most incisive futurists George Friedman has become a leading expert in geopolitical forecasting, sought after for his unmatched grasp of both historical and contemporary...

A deeply researched investigation that reveals how the United States is like a spider at the heart of an international web of surveillance and control, which it weaves in the form of globe-spanning networks such as fiber optic cables and obscure payment systems America’s security state first...

What if everything you thought you knew about history was wrong, or worse, deliberately rewritten? The Lost Civilization of Tartaria explores the mysteries of a forgotten empire that once spanned the globe. From buried architecture and impossible feats of engineering to orphan trains and suspiciously timed “natural disasters,” this book uncovers the patterns pointing to a massive global reset, and the systematic erasure of an advanced civilization from our collective memory. Through compelling evidence and provocative questions, you'll journey into the world of Tartaria, where star ...

Read by Peter Kenny, award-winning narrator of the Culture series by Iain M. Banks. In a ravaged near-future England, a private detective with psychic powers might be the last hope standing between mankind and total collapse. Mindstar Rising is the first cyberpunk thriller in Peter F. Hamilton's...

Everything is a trigger. White House journalist Tom Miller thought it was a random accident. It wasn’t. Something has been planted inside him. Not a virus. Not a toxin. A weapon. Engineered to stay hidden… until it’s activated. And in a world powered by signals, surveillance, and smart technology— activation is everywhere. To survive, Miller must disconnect completely. No phone. No network. No second chances. But he’s not the only one. When he discovers a list of infected carriers heading to a high-level global summit, the truth becomes clear: This isn’t an attack. It’s a ...

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