Silicon Valley has followed through on its promise to change the world on a vast scale--not necessarily for the better. This collection of essays examines critical issues surrounding technology and presents the reflections, warnings, and recommendations of some of the most influential thought leaders of our time. The contributors bring a unique perspective on the extraordinary impact of technology on privacy, kids and families, race and gender roles,...

The Internet has leapt from human-facing display screens into the material objects all around us. In this so-called Internet of Things--connecting everything from cars to cardiac monitors to home appliances--there is no longer a meaningful distinction between physical and virtual worlds. Everything is connected. The social and economic benefits are tremendous, but there is a downside: an outage in cyberspace can result not only in a loss of communication...