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Technology Fears and Scapegoats
40 Myths About Privacy, Jobs, AI, and Today's Innovation EconomyBy Robert D. Atkinson, David MoschellaNarrated by John LescaultLength10h 29m
About this audiobook
Technologies and tech companies are routinely accused of creating many societal problems. This book exposes these charges as mostly myths, falsehoods, and exaggerations. Technology Fears and Scapegoats debunks 40 widespread myths about Big Tech, Big Data, AI, privacy, trust, polarization, automation, and similar fears, while exposing the scapegoating behind these complaints. The result is a balanced and positive view of the societal impact of technology thus far. The book takes readers through the steps and mindset necessary to restore the West's belief in technological progress. Each individual chapter provides a cogent and often controversial rebuttal to a common tech accusation. The resulting text will inspire conversations among tech insiders, policymakers, and the general public alike.
Audiobook details
GenreTechnology, Business and Economics
Length10 hrs 29 mins
Narrated byJohn Lescault
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateAug 4, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Opening Credits
24Myth 20
2Acknowledgments
25Myth 21
3About the Authors
26Myth 22
4Introduction
27Myth 23
5Myth 1
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45Conclusion
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46Credits
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