Truth Machine: The Blockchain and the Future of Everything

The blockchain is a new operating system that has the potential to revolutionize our economy, restore personal control over data, assets, and identities, grant billions of people access to the global economy, and shift the balance of power. However, it will also lead to job losses, assertion of special interests, and a threat to social cohesion.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 22 March 2018
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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The authors of the captivating The Age of Cryptocurrency have unveiled the ultimate guide to the Internet's next big phenomenon: the blockchain. While numerous "legacy systems" that were once intended to simplify our lives and enhance economic efficiency have fallen short, big banks have become more entrenched, privacy is a fleeting concept, and credit card fraud has become an unfortunate reality. However, there is a path forward, a revolutionary new operating system with the potential to transform our economy.

In their groundbreaking book, The Truth Machine, Michael J. Casey and Paul Vigna unravel the complexities of the blockchain and elucidate its profound implications. They demonstrate how the blockchain can empower individuals by restoring control over their data, assets, and identities; granting access to the global economy to billions of previously excluded individuals; and revitalizing society's trust in itself. The authors highlight the transformative power of blockchain technology when self-interested intermediaries give way to transparency, while also acknowledging the potential job losses, assertions of special interests, and threats to social cohesion that accompany this shift.

With a balanced and insightful perspective, Casey and Vigna explore why we all must be concerned about the trajectory of blockchain technology. They emphasize that blockchain should be a catalyst for progress, propelling humanity forward rather than backward. By delving into the technical intricacies, economic implications, and societal challenges, The Truth Machine provides a comprehensive roadmap for understanding and embracing the transformative potential of the blockchain.

As we navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape, this definitive work serves as a valuable resource for individuals, businesses, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the future of finance, technology, and governance. By embracing the blockchain, we can unlock new opportunities for innovation, growth, and a more equitable and inclusive world.

\n Weight: 400g\n
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780008301774\n \n