The Master Switch
The Master Switch
Author: Tim Wu
Number Of Pages: 384
EAN: 9780307390998
Release Date: 29-11-2011
Summary:
"The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires" by Tim Wu is a compelling journey through the history of communication technologies. Wu argues that many of these industries—telephony, radio, television, and now the internet—initially start as open and competitive but eventually become closed and controlled by a single corporation or cartel. He delves into how these cycles of open innovation and closed monopolization reflect a pattern he calls "The Cycle," where innovation leads to prosperity, but success breeds an empire, and empires eventually stifle further innovation. The book serves as a warning about the potential future of the internet, emphasizing the importance of maintaining open communication channels to foster continuous innovation and freedom. Wu's insights challenge us to think about how we control, or are controlled by, the information we consume daily.
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