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A review by msrdr
The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies by Andrew McAfee, Erik Brynjolfsson
4.0
The Second Machine Age is a book that authoritatively summarizes our experiences of the present technological age with research, data, and clarity that illuminates. Aided by proven academic voices this book illuminates through a tying together of what we sense to be the case with a clearly laid out plan of reportage on advancements, economic data, and then prescriptive recommendations. This structure envelopes these common sense views in such way that the information offers a deeply real perspective, it is filled with, "Yes! Exactly!" moments.
As one of my fellow reviewers has remarked, its weak point is its style. It is very accessibly written and, commendably, very clearly explains some difficult theories, however, the authors' voices are just a touch simple. Perhaps, my fellow reviewer alludes, this is a factor influenced by their field of expertise. It behooves me to my remark upon this in writing a review, but do not let it stop you from reading this rewarding book.
As one of my fellow reviewers has remarked, its weak point is its style. It is very accessibly written and, commendably, very clearly explains some difficult theories, however, the authors' voices are just a touch simple. Perhaps, my fellow reviewer alludes, this is a factor influenced by their field of expertise. It behooves me to my remark upon this in writing a review, but do not let it stop you from reading this rewarding book.