Intelligent Digital Ecosystems: How Rethinking Technology Will Expand Your Mind and Change Your World...

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Janak Alford

Intelligent Digital Ecosystems

How Rethinking Technology Will Expand Your Mind and Change Your World

Janak Alford

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Symaiotics
30 June 2023

Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900; Impact of science & technology on society; Technology: general issues; Expert & knowledge-based systems; Human-computer interaction

"Turn Technology from a Threat into a Limitless Opportunity.

""From examining the omnipresence of data and algorithms in our daily lives to the potential dangers that human ambition has already unleashed, Intelligent Digital Ecosystems is a visionary, timely, and essential primer for the future."" - Self-Publish Review

""An fascinating and original work full of fresh insights and perspectives."" - Tristan Gooley, Natural Navigator

The way you are using technology today is wrong. It is hurting your mental and physical health while damaging the environment and the economy. It is limiting your potential. But there is a better way.

Drawing inspiration from the human microbiome, entrepreneur and CTO Janak Alford illustrates a compelling new world of human and technological potential. Using simple language and rich visuals, Alford offers a blueprint for how to rebuild your digital life from the ground up. By replacing your operating systems, apps, and personal devices with intelligent ecosystems, he shows how you can use this template to grow your personal agency and become a powerhouse in the digital domain.

Intelligent Digital Ecosystems is an inquiry into a universe where technology becomes a symbiotic partner capable of expanding human intelligence in new and powerful ways. Navigating the many numerous opportunities and pitfalls ahead, this generation-spanning exploration challenges our understanding of intelligence, culture, and creativity while providing a conceptual glimpse into the humans we might become tomorrow.

Take control of your life, amplify your intelligence, and become the architect of tomorrow's possibilities. Don't wait any longer - pick up your own copy to embark on this transformative journey today!"

By: Janak Alford
Imprint: Symaiotics
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 803g
ISBN: 9780228873020
ISBN 10: 0228873029
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 30 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Janak Alford is a distinguished Chief Technology Officer, entrepreneur, and innovator with a Master's degree in architectural and environmental design. His multi-faceted career includes significant roles in the Canada Border Services Agency and Corrections Canada where he championed major tech transformations. During his professional journey, Alford founded prototypeD, a design firm and community hub instrumental in securing a $30 million fund to launch the Innovation Centre at Bayview Yards. His various tech start-ups have catalyzed success for hundreds of companies, supporting them in their journey towards rapid prototyping and development. His numerous accomplishments have earned him several awards including the Hugh P. O'Neil Award Outstanding Alumni Award, CBSA's President's Award for Innovation, and numerous scholarships and awards. Away from his profession, Alford is a father, husband, and triathlete who embraces a sustainable lifestyle with his family near Ottawa, Canada.

Reviews for Intelligent Digital Ecosystems: How Rethinking Technology Will Expand Your Mind and Change Your World

"""From examining the omnipresence of data and algorithms in our daily lives to the potential dangers that human ambition has already unleashed, Intelligent Digital Ecosystems is a visionary, timely, and essential primer for the future."" - Self-Publish Review ""An fascinating and original work full of fresh insights and perspectives."" - Tristan Gooley, Natural Navigator"