Wired World

Readers growing up with iPods and cell phones will love plugging in to this appealing volume as it explores the ways we are all connected in the modern world. The technology that allows us to stay in contact with friends and family from anywhere on the globe is explained in easy-to-follow text. Readers see these technologies further illustrated with photographs and graphic organizers aid in comprehension.

The must-read summary of David Stauffer's book: "It's a Wired, Wired World: Business the AOL Way". This complete summary of the ideas from David Stauffer's book "It's a Wired, Wired World" shows that AOL has been able to achieve impressive preeminence in such a highly competitive marketplace, despite not being created until 1985. The company’s longevity and ability to move forward in the face of intense competition is unmatched. In his book, the author identifies the six elements of the AOL business model that have led to its success. This summary is a great template for success and is a must-read for anyone who wants to follow the principles of AOL to ensure success in their own business. Added-value of this summary: • Save time • Understand key concepts • Expand your business knowledge To learn more, read "It's a Wired, Wired World" and discover the secrets behind the success of this world-class company.

A valuable guide to making technology work for your business Now that the Internet bubble has burst, financial service professionals are looking for more realistic ways to use technology to their advantage. J. K. Lasser Pro Taming Technology offers easy and effective methods to do just that. This comprehensive guide puts what's available today in technology into a cohesive framework-one that offers a systematic way to think about and implement technology-to build and strengthen relationships with clients and prospects. J. K. Lasser Pro Taming Technology is a valuable resource for financial service professionals seeking clear, practical advice on using technology and the Internet to acquire and retain profitable business. This book provides readers with easy-to-use ideas and techniques to successfully incorporate technology into their business promotion.

About the Book: "Digital Harmony: Finding Balance in a Wired World" is a profound exploration into our digital realm. Dr. Mitesh Pillai's introspective narrative navigates the intricate web of technology, offering a roadmap to mindful engagement while tackling technology addiction. With poignant insights and timeless wisdom, discover the convergence of humanity and technology, transcending mere screens. This compelling journey unravels the threads of our digital tapestry, illuminating the shadows of tech addiction. Join in reclaiming balance, fostering mindfulness, and nurturing genuine connections. These pages offer a transformative quest, guiding you toward a more balanced, connected, and harmonious life amidst our ever-evolving digital landscape, addressing the pressing issue of technology addiction along the way. About the Author: Dr. Mitesh Pillai, an advocate for mindful living in the digital era, explores the intricate relationship between technology and human well-being. With expertise in Digital Transformation and a human-centric design approach, his extensive research illuminates the challenges and solutions regarding technology addiction. A sought-after speaker and coach, Pillai empowers individuals and communities through workshops, fostering balanced tech habits. Combining empathy with technical proficiency, he guides in managing technology use for improved well-being. Rooted in "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," Pillai's book aims to create mindful tech habits, promoting balance and well-being for humanity. Based in Ahmedabad, India, he's committed to nurturing a healthier digital world.

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In the public imagination, Silicon Valley embodies the newest of the new—the cutting edge, the forefront of our social networks and our globally interconnected lives. But the pressures exerted on many of today’s communications tech workers mirror those of a much earlier generation of laborers in a very different space: the London workforce that helped launch and shape the massive telecommunications systems operating at the turn of the twentieth century. As the Victorian age ended, affluent Britons came to rely on information exchanged along telegraph and telephone wires for seamless communication: an efficient and impersonal mode of sharing thoughts, demands, and desires. This embrace of seemingly unmediated communication obscured the labor involved in the smooth operation of the network, much as our reliance on social media and app interfaces does today. Serving a Wired World is a history of information service work embedded in the daily maintenance of liberal Britain and the status quo in the early years of the twentieth century. As Katie Hindmarch-Watson shows, the administrators and engineers who crafted these telecommunications systems created networks according to conventional gender perceptions and social hierarchies, modeling the operation of the networks on the dynamic between master and servant. Despite attempts to render telegraphists and telephone operators invisible, these workers were quite aware of their crucial role in modern life, and they posed creative challenges to their marginalized status—from organizing labor strikes to participating in deviant sexual exchanges. In unexpected ways, these workers turned a flatly neutral telecommunications network into a revolutionary one, challenging the status quo in ways familiar today.

In this passionately argued overview, a longtime activist-scholar takes readers through the changing landscape of academic freedom. From the aftermath of September 11th to the new frontier of blogging, Robert O'Neil examines the tension between institutional and individual interests. Many cases boil down to a hotly contested question: who has the right to decide what is taught in the classroom? O'Neil shows how courts increasingly restrict professorial judgment, and how the feeble protection of what is posted on the Internet and written in email makes academics more vulnerable than ever. Even more provocatively, O'Neil argues, the newest threats to academic freedom come not from government, but from the private sector. Corporations increasingly sponsor and control university-based research, while self-appointed watchdogs systematically harass individual teachers on websites and blogs. Most troubling, these threats to academic freedom are nearly immune from legal recourse. Insisting that new concepts of academic freedom, and new strategies for maintaining it are needed, O'Neil urges academics to work together--and across rigid and simplistic divisions between left and right.