OPEN STACKS | #24 Modern Times: Adam Greenfield & Ilana Gershon
October 22nd, 2017
This week on Open Stacks, we face the frontiers of work, data and technology. First, Ilana Gershon explores the future of finding a job in the information age, as discussed in her book Down and Out in the New Economy. Then, Adam Greenfield speaks about his book Radical Technologies, which explores the future of technology and data, from smart phones to Bitcoins.
Open Stacks is the official podcast of the Seminary Co-operative Bookstores. This episode was produced by Kit Brennen and Imani E. Jackson.
Special thanks to New Books Network for sharing their recording of Gershon for this episode.
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