computers and civilization

"Bix lives with her family in a city where people rarely talk or play together, and no longer read books. Instead, they stare at small portable screens, monitored by giant eyeballs. The Eyes are here to help! With everything. But Bix would like to do things for herself. Running from an Eye, she discovers another world: the city under the city. There, she befriends a rat who leads her to a library and its treasure trove of books and knowledge. As she explores the abandoned city, she's thrilled to learn about the people who lived there, with no Eyes. But she misses her family, and decides to head home, where, just maybe, she can help defeat the intrusive Eyes--and show her people how to think for themselves and enjoy each other's company"--OCLC.

Explores how the latest technological advances have challenged long-held assumptions about privacy, identity, free expression, and personal control, leading to new challenges for people living in the digital age.

Provides an introduction to the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and describes how AI is changing every aspect of our lives including industries, business processes, communication, the job market, and traffic. Also looks at the future of AI and answers frequently asked questions about it.

Examines the history and future of Artificial Intelligence. Highlights the societal and ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence as mankind moves into an era where Artificial Intelligence becomes increasingly utilized.

Explores how the latest technological advances have challenged long-held assumptions about privacy, identity, free expression, and personal control, leading to new challenges for people living in the digital age.

Looks at how the current generation of Internet users influence various areas of society, such as commerce, marketing, entertainment, education, and culture.

Studies how computers are taking over the world and explains why the author believes computers should not be used in schools.