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I Live in the Future & Here's How It Works: Why Your World, Work, and Brain Are Being Creatively Disrupted
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Internet evolution shapes our future behaviors.
If you're fascinated by the intersection of technology and everyday life, Nick Bilton's insights will resonate with you. He navigates the complex ways our world is morphing due to the digital revolution, offering a compelling view that feels like a roadmap to navigating modernity with more awareness.
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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ISBN: 9780307591111
Authors:
Nick Bilton
Publisher: Crown Business
Date of Publication: 2010-09-14
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.44
(rated by 710 readers)
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Internet evolution shapes our future behaviors.
If you're fascinated by the intersection of technology and everyday life, Nick Bilton's insights will resonate with you. He navigates the complex ways our world is morphing due to the digital revolution, offering a compelling view that feels like a roadmap to navigating modernity with more awareness.
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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