The Future of the Internet: And How to Stop It Audiobook (Unabridged)

" It's a bit technical, but otherwise a good read. Makes you aware of issues with the net that otherwise pass by unnoticed. "

" This book offers an intriguing perspective on the internet and digital culture. Zittrain compares generative appliances (like PCs that accept code from any source) to tethered applicances (like iPods that are completely locked down by the company and cannot be reprogrammed without illegally hacking into them)and what an impact these two technological systems can have on our culture. It definitely made me think about the serious implications that seemingly simple digital choices can have on life. "

" I read the first part of this book in e-book format, but really need to pick up a copy in paper. Zittrain's ideas about the direction of the internet and connected technology are very interesting and equally frightening. I look forward to reading this one and updating this review with more info. "

" I started this with my own learning in mind - and quickly moved to reading in order to teach with it... "

" It was ok, but I guess I'd heard the main theme online, and didn't get much extra out of the book. Of course, Google is making me stupid, so I had a hard time fully concentrating on this book. "

" Provocative, lucid and fascinating. An interesting look into the past and future of the internet. A good place to start for anyone interested in the future of privacy law, cyber crime or where computer technology is headed. "

" Important read. Good discussions on risks and benefits of an open internet, on privacy and more. The internet is derivative, in the sense that you can build stuff on top of it without asking for permission, and it should stay like that. "

" amazing - discusses how controls that consumers and companies ask for actually change the very core of the internet, by restricting freedom of creation and dissemination "

" This book would be more interesting to a tech/internet novice. For the avid follower, it's a compilation of many articles in Wired and the Atlantic. "

" Fantastic, insightful and useful look at the state of the internet today and the need for generative technologies. "

" good book but not super. Liked the idea of generative platforms & networks vs. tethered appliances. Didn't like the overall negative view but the author has some valid points. "

" I really liked the overview of the history of the internet, internet security, the power of generative systems. The book can be a bit technical (I have almost no background knowledge) and repetitive, but a lot of it is really interesting and I learned a lot from it. "

" The book didn't grab me and found it a slog to get through. Even though I looked forward to reading it, I was disappointed. The funny thing is Zittrain had a lot of good ideas but somehow it didn't do it for me. I'll give it a reread in the near future. "

" Really compelling insights and observations about how the internet is likely to change in the next 10 years. Alternatively frightening and encouraging. "

" His concepts of generativity are not based on technology as much as on how much the Internet can generate in income and innovation. I was expecting a more technology-oriented text, but it was still useful. "

" Full of fascinating information about the recent history of, well, information. I had a difficult time accepting the thesis, however, that the Internet is poised for a command-and-control lockdown. "

" More like 3.5 stars. Nice organized layout of major issues/debates, but it can be tedious at times, particularly in second half. "

" This book was quite painful, but what can you do - I read it for work book club. "

" Was hoping it would be a little more revelatory, but there's still lots of good stuff in here. "

" His concepts of generativity are not based on technology as much as on how much the Internet can generate in income and innovation. I was expecting a more technology-oriented text, but it was still useful. "

" Was hoping it would be a little more revelatory, but there's still lots of good stuff in here. "

" Zittrain offers some really bright criticism of the way that technology design has been limiting our options to use it over the past several years. It's definitely worth a read for anybody interested in the Internet, technology, and the future. "

" amazing - discusses how controls that consumers and companies ask for actually change the very core of the internet, by restricting freedom of creation and dissemination "

" good book but not super. Liked the idea of generative platforms & networks vs. tethered appliances. Didn't like the overall negative view but the author has some valid points. "

" He promotes ideas of open technology standards and generative systems which I like. "

" The book didn't grab me and found it a slog to get through. Even though I looked forward to reading it, I was disappointed. The funny thing is Zittrain had a lot of good ideas but somehow it didn't do it for me. I'll give it a reread in the near future. "

" Full of fascinating information about the recent history of, well, information. I had a difficult time accepting the thesis, however, that the Internet is poised for a command-and-control lockdown. "