Jeff Howe is an author who delves into the intersection of technology and society, exploring how emerging digital tools are reshaping industries and human interaction. His work highlights the power of collective intelligence and the rise of new collaborative models. Howe critically examines the implications of these shifts for media, entertainment, and the very nature of creation and consumption. He offers insights into a future where shared knowledge and community-driven initiatives are increasingly prominent.
Set against the backdrop of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Eastern Montana, two executives face a life-altering crisis during a hunting trip. When an unexpected tragedy strikes involving their guide and a dog, Garrett Ingram and Hollis Baumgartner must confront a moral dilemma that tests their deep friendship and loyalty to their families. As tensions rise, their bond is challenged, leading them to a pivotal choice that could lead to their destruction or redemption.
The director of MIT's Media Lab and a contributor to "Wired" present a set of working principles for adapting and thriving in the face of the twenty-first century's rapidly changing and unpredictable digital environments. The world is more complex and volatile today than at any other time in our history. The tools of our modern existence are getting faster, cheaper, and smaller at an exponential rate, just as billions of strangers around the world are suddenly just one click or tweet or post away from each other. The future will run on an entirely new operating system-- with a steep learning curve. Ito and Howe present nine organizing principles for navigating and surviving this tumultuous period
Set against the backdrop of Aspen in 1985, the story follows Alex Cavanaugh, who embarks on a year-long adventure after graduation. Initially seeking a simple life filled with skiing and companionship, Alex is drawn into a dangerous agreement with a new acquaintance. This decision leads him down a treacherous forest trail, where he confronts a crime that challenges his morality and reveals the darker aspects of both the mountains and human nature. The narrative explores themes of temptation, consequence, and the complexities of the soul.
Why does Procter & Gamble repeatedly call on enthusiastic amateurs to solve scientific and technical challenges? How can companies as diverse as iStockphoto and Threadless employ just a handful of people, yet generate millions of dollars in revenue every year? "Crowdsourcing" is how the power of the many can be leveraged to accomplish feats that were once the responsibility of a specialized few. Jeff Howe reveals that the crowd is more than wise–it’s talented, creative, and stunningly productive. It’s also a perfect meritocracy, where age, gender, race, education, and job history no longer matter; the quality of the work is all that counts. If you can perform the service, design the product, or solve the problem, you’ve got the job. But crowdsourcing has also triggered a dramatic shift in the way work is organized, talent is employed, research is conducted, and products are made and marketed. As the crowd comes to supplant traditional forms of labor, pain and disruption are inevitable, and Howe delves into both the positive and negative consequences of this intriguing phenomenon. Through extensive reporting from the front lines of this workplace revolution, he employs a brilliant array of stories to look at the economic, cultural, business, and political implications of crowdsourcing.
Focusing on the theme of death, the narrative explores profound reflections on mortality, a departure from the author's previous works. While death has been a recurring element in earlier writings, this book delves deeper into its significance, presenting a more extensive examination of the topic. The author’s journey into this realm reveals unexpected insights and contemplations, creating a poignant exploration of life and loss.
The collection showcases Jeff Howe's diverse poetic style, featuring free verse, rhymed verse, and a blend of prose and poetry. It encompasses a variety of themes, including personal stories, love poems, and political commentary, reflecting his distinctive voice and perspective. This compilation captures the essence of his recent works and offers readers a glimpse into his creative exploration.
