Architects of the Information Society (1999) - edited by with Simson L. Garfinkel
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This book title discusses people who shape the information age.
- In plain terms
- It is a book on tech society builders.
- What can you take from it?
- History focuses on key figures in tech.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who built the internet?
- Do leaders shape society?
Another view
Focusing on architects ignores collective community efforts.
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