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The System: Who Owns the Internet, and How It Owns Us
The System: Who Owns the Internet, and How It Owns Us
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We refer to the internet as abstract from reality. By doing so, we obscure where the real power lies.
In this powerful and necessary book, James Ball sets out on a global journey into the inner workings of the system. From the computer scientists to the cable guys, the billionaire investors to the ad men, the intelligence agencies to the regulators, these are the real-life figures powering the internet and pulling the strings of our society.
Ball brilliantly shows how an invention once hailed as a democratising force has concentrated power in places it already existed – that the system, in other words, remains the same as it did before.
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Unveils who truly owns and controls the internet.
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Who is this book for?
This book offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the complex power structures shaping the internet. If you're curious about how the digital world is governed and who holds the real influence, James Ball's exploration is both eye-opening and thought-provoking. It’s perfect for anyone interested in understanding the true power behind our digital lives.