information society

Explores privacy and technology in the 21st century, including activists, the media, and more.

Describes the development of mobile commmunication devices and discusses how they are impacting human civilization.

Examines how computers and Internet affect business and science.

"A . . . look at the story of information; from the first languages and cave paintings, through to how we communicate and record information today . . . A global journey throughout history from the origination of language, how information has been passed on and recorded, and how this affected humanity"--Publisher.

"Hilke Schellmann . . . investigates the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the world of work . . . [discovering] that many of the algorithms making high-stakes decisions are biased, racist, and do more harm than good. Schellmann takes readers on a journalistic detective story, testing algorithms that have secretly analyzed job candidates' facial expressions and tone of voice. She investigates algorithms that scan our online activity . . . to construct personality profiles. Her reporting reveals how employers track the location of their employees, the keystrokes they make, access everything on their screens, and, during meetings, analyze group discussions to diagnose problems in a team. Even universities are now using predictive analytics for admission offers and financial aid"--Provided by publisher.

"How can education leaders provide comprehensive support to implement key digital citizenship practices? Are we creating one-size-fits-all digital citizenship curriculum? How can we bring together partners from diverse backgrounds and abilities to expand the meaning of digital citizenship? This book addresses all these questions and more, showing educators of all levels how to implement digital citizenship in an inclusive and equitable manner"--Provided by publisher.

"The former Los Angeles Times book critic expands his short book on the importance of reading to include considerations of fake news, siloed information, and the necessity of critical thinking as a key component of engaged citizenship and resistance. Ulin builds the case in favor of slow reading in this distracted and troubled time"--Back cover.

"Social media connected the world--and gave rise to fake news and increasing polarization . . . [the author] shows how these trends threaten our political, economic, and emotional health in this eye-opening exploration of the dark side of technological progress"--Provided by publisher.

"Social media connected the world--and gave rise to fake news and increasing polarization . . . [the author] shows how these trends threaten our political, economic, and emotional health in this eye-opening exploration of the dark side of technological progress"--Provided by publisher.

"System Error" exposes the root of our current predicament: how big tech's relentless focus on optimization is driving a future that reinforces discrimination, erodes privacy, displaces workers, and pollutes the information we get. Armed with an understanding of how technologists think and exercise their power, three Stanford professors share their provocative insights and concrete solutions to help everyone understand what is happening, what is at stake, and what we can do to control technology instead of letting it control us. A forward-thinking manifesto from three Stanford professors--experts who have worked at ground zero of the tech revolution for decades--which reveals how big tech's obsession with optimization and efficiency has sacrificed fundamental human values and outlines steps we can take to change course, renew our democracy, and save ourselves.