Description
What Just Happened: A Chronicle from the Information Frontier by James Gleick is a compelling exploration of the early digital age and the transformative power of computers, telecommunications, and the emerging Internet. Gleick chronicles the rapid adoption of computers by millions, the liberation of telephones from their traditional confines, and the rise of a new, virtual world known as cyberspace. As this technological revolution unfolded, social norms, markets, and human behaviour began to evolve in unpredictable ways.
Drawing on his experience as a journalist, author, and brief Internet entrepreneur, Gleick provides a vivid and insightful account of the promises and perils of the digital frontier. From issues of privacy and anonymity to the unexpected demands of software and the rise of powerful tech companies, What Just Happened captures both the exhilaration and anxiety of a world adapting to a new networked reality. His writing is both prescient and reflective, offering readers a deeper understanding of how technology reshapes society.
