Jerry and Rachel are two strangers who are thrown together by a mysterious phone call from a woman they have never met. Threatening their lives and family, she pushes Jerry and Rachel into a series of increasingly dangerous situations, using the technology of everyday life to track and control their every move. Now they must carry out a high-tech assassination plot of an unscrupulous artificial intelligence system.

A vital part of humanity involves ways in which we communicate with each other. People have used many ways to communicate-through talking, writing, video chatting, for example. As humanity has progressed so too have the ways humans communicate. This book focuses on inventions of communication that have affected society. From the typewriter to Skype, communication is a process that is ever evolving and will continue to change as society changes.

"A guide for those looking to have clear and authentic communication in their relations with others by using technology as a tool -- but not the only tool...through personal stories and easily applicable practices, Renee Marino explains how to become a master communicator in personal and professional settings by knowing when to use technology and when to put the devices down to have a direct conversation." --from back cover

Though we may think that technology has overtaken human behavior, Miss Manners is here to rescue us from the tyranny of telephones, faxes and E-mail. In her famously arch and witty style, Miss Manners tells us everything we need to know about communicating with others in the technological age, from phone tag to flaming.

The earliest civilizations developed writing systems in order to keep records. Since then, writing has evolved to become a complex form of communication. In fact, reading and writing today are often hi-tech endeavors. Inventions in Reading and Writing: From Calligraphy to Kindles discusses (in chronological order) the invention of calligraphy, paper, moveable type, and Kindle e-Readers. The book demonstrates the effect these innovations have had on...

"This is a collection of stories about possible future communications platforms -- how those technologies might affect social and political structures, and how they play out differently in various geographies and social strata"--

"Current digital technology in particular smartphones, have transformed many aspects of our lives and society, including the way people seek out and establish longterm romantic and sexual relationships. In 2005, the total amount of the population that engaged in online dating activity was under 5%, in 2015 that number went up to 15%, as of 2019 a full 1/3 of the US population have engaged in online dating experiences with the use of online dating...

Jerry and Rachel are two strangers who are thrown together by a mysterious phone call from a woman they have never met. Threatening their lives and family, she pushes Jerry and Rachel into a series of increasingly dangerous situations, using the technology of everyday life to track and control their every move. Now they must carry out a high-tech assassination plot of an unscrupulous artificial intelligence system.

"Will language as we know it cease to exist? What could this mean for the way we live our lives? Shining a light on the technology currently being developed to revolutionise communication, The Future of Language distinguishes myth from reality and superstition from scientifically-based prediction as it plots out the importance of language and raises questions about its future.From the rise of artificial intelligence and speaking robots, to brain implants...

"Digital pollution is the problem. Human-centered communication is the solution. Learn the philosophy and practice to break through, earn attention, build trust, create engagement, strengthen relationships, and grow revenue in an increasingly noisy and polluted digital environment."--Back cover.