A travel guide for the digital world
New technologies addressed in a clear, simple way, to understand what they are and how they are used
Talking about digitisation clearly, also with the aid of elementary drawings (they could almost be for children), simplicity to address complexity – these are the goals that Federica Spampinato has set herself and achieved in her latest book: “Atlante della tecnologia invisibile. Un approccio unico e stimolante per orientarsi nel mondo interconnesso” (Atlas of Invisible Technology: a unique, stimulating approach to navigating the interconnected world).
Invisible though these technologies may be, they are absolutely present in our world and require a clear understanding if we are not to be overwhelmed. Spampinato’s book is a valuable aid for this purpose, also because it represents much more than simply a guide to digital literacy: it is a tool for knowledge that offers a new illustrated code for dealing with the apparently “invisible” universe created by our daily personal and professional use of digital technologies.
The book is organised as a path taking in text and 40 illustrated maps that function as a conceptual map to navigate the virtual world beyond, the author explains, “one’s own beliefs”.
There are 5 + 1 chapters on the path to understanding digital technologies. The books starts with a general overview of the topic and then moves on to the “first rules” to be learnt, then delves into the topic of data and so the ecosystem of digital environments, the relationships between the various components of digital organisation, ending by addressing the vast subject of artificial intelligence. “Escape” is the title of the last chapter, which contains a message: “Escape (…) is an invitation to remain anchored to the natural environment and decide to what extent, how and why we inhabit the simulated reality of the virtual environment.”
Federica Spampinato’s book acts as a bridge between generations, providing tools that can increase knowledge and stimulate critical thinking and autonomous decision-making in virtual existence. It is also a valuable digital handbook for those in business who are faced with change that often moves too quickly.
Atlante della tecnologia invisibile. Un approccio unico e stimolante per orientarsi nel mondo interconnesso
Federica Spampinato
Guerini e Associati, 2024
New technologies addressed in a clear, simple way, to understand what they are and how they are used
Talking about digitisation clearly, also with the aid of elementary drawings (they could almost be for children), simplicity to address complexity – these are the goals that Federica Spampinato has set herself and achieved in her latest book: “Atlante della tecnologia invisibile. Un approccio unico e stimolante per orientarsi nel mondo interconnesso” (Atlas of Invisible Technology: a unique, stimulating approach to navigating the interconnected world).
Invisible though these technologies may be, they are absolutely present in our world and require a clear understanding if we are not to be overwhelmed. Spampinato’s book is a valuable aid for this purpose, also because it represents much more than simply a guide to digital literacy: it is a tool for knowledge that offers a new illustrated code for dealing with the apparently “invisible” universe created by our daily personal and professional use of digital technologies.
The book is organised as a path taking in text and 40 illustrated maps that function as a conceptual map to navigate the virtual world beyond, the author explains, “one’s own beliefs”.
There are 5 + 1 chapters on the path to understanding digital technologies. The books starts with a general overview of the topic and then moves on to the “first rules” to be learnt, then delves into the topic of data and so the ecosystem of digital environments, the relationships between the various components of digital organisation, ending by addressing the vast subject of artificial intelligence. “Escape” is the title of the last chapter, which contains a message: “Escape (…) is an invitation to remain anchored to the natural environment and decide to what extent, how and why we inhabit the simulated reality of the virtual environment.”
Federica Spampinato’s book acts as a bridge between generations, providing tools that can increase knowledge and stimulate critical thinking and autonomous decision-making in virtual existence. It is also a valuable digital handbook for those in business who are faced with change that often moves too quickly.
Atlante della tecnologia invisibile. Un approccio unico e stimolante per orientarsi nel mondo interconnesso
Federica Spampinato
Guerini e Associati, 2024