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What does it mean?
People will be programmed by computers soon as much as by other media.
In plain terms
You have to wait for people to program you via computers.
What can you take from it?
Technology influences people similarly to traditional media.

Where it applies

  • digital adoption
  • media shifts
  • consumer habits

Putting it to work

  • monitor tech influence
  • diversify information sources

Questions to consider

  • How do you get programmed?
  • What will computers change?

Another view

Computers also empower users to create rather than just receive.

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