The “Complex” Perspective

Introduction to the Digital Economy

Digitalization, the Internet of Things, Big Data, data science, intelligent robots, self-driving cars with artificial intelligence, and Industry 4.0.

• How should we assess these technologies?
• What consequences will they have?
• Will robots take over the world?
• Does Big Data mean we are heading toward a surveillance society?
• Do we need technological progress at all?
• Can progress be regulated?

This book offers factual, technically grounded answers to these questions.

The book is intended for everyone; no special prior knowledge is required.

Jörn Dinkla is a freelance computer scientist and management consultant who has worked with information technology for more than 30 years. He develops software, writes books, and gives talks and training courses. His main interests are computer science, economics, complex systems, networks, computer games, and AI.