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Being Digital by Negroponte

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2003. At the same time, the volume is perhaps a classic in the field of digital technology. Much of the information is still somewhat relevant. While it may be informative  and indicative of digital history, the problem is that it is not geared to the uninformed or uninterested. Of course, that is only problematic if the uninformed is trying to  make heads or tails of the digital age by reading Being Digital. The work is above all about written for the computer literature who might want to further his or  her knowledge by finding out how the revolution started. If in fact that is the goal of the reader, he or she will be pleasantly surprised. Still, the format is  user friendly and written in a straightforward, easy to digest manner. From its beginning with the introduction that reveals the authors dyslexia to the very end where its Epilogue is  dubbed "An Age of Optimism," the book certainly holds the interest of most readers. In the epilogue, this prolific writer envisions the future, but does not really describe it.  That is frankly a disappointing part of the book. One would think that this writer, who is so well versed on the history of the digital age, would be able  to make an intelligent prediction about the future, but he does not. Rather, he leaves things open, contending that the future is something unimaginable. While this is perhaps what most  people would think, a writer on this subject could do a bit more to whet the appetite of the reader. That said, the rest of the book shines with its  attention to detail and history. Also, the author does throughout the work make comments about the future. He provides a glimpse into future activity, but again, makes no promises or