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Transformation in the digital arena is all set to drive innovations and the global economy in the coming decade and beyond. The core technology sectors hold potential to drive large-scale opportunities. This audiobook covers the seven alternative technology revolutions: namely, Artificial intelligence (AI), augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), blockchain and cryptocurrencies, the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, 3D printing, and quantum computing. This audiobook begins with the basics of Deep Tech. You will explore using automation through AI followed by extended reality (XR), which combines virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) to help interact with virtual objects. You will also work through real-life examples to learn about blockchain, cryptocurrency, and hysteria. You will learn how to enhance convenience and security using IoT. You will explore the benefits, impacts, and processes of autonomous vehicles (AV). You will also explore how manufacturing processes were revolutionized through 3D printing. You will conclude with quantum locks to understand secure and advanced security. Upon completion, with Deep Tech, you will become fluent in innovative technologies and participate in the decade's greatest opportunities. What You Will Learn Learn the fundamentals of AI and how to automate tasks at hand Know about the latest trends of VR, XR, AR, and MR Gain clarity about blockchain technology and cryptocurrency Dig into the use of IoT devices and AV Explore how to put 3D Printing to use with ease Dive into quantum computing and its futuristic applications Audience This audiobook is tailored for entrepreneurs and tech leaders who aspire to deepen their understanding of emerging technologies. Apply them in the changing landscape of the global economy. It is well-suited for beginners who wish to gain knowledge of Deep Tech emerging in the era of disruptive innovation. Entrepreneurs seeking fluency in the language and the possibilities of transformative technology will benefit from this audiobook. Prior knowledge of Deep Tech and technology sectors is not required. The objective coverage and personalized approach give it a relatable factor. About The Author Eric Redmond: Eric Redmond is a twenty-year veteran technologist who always happens to show up wherever Deep Tech history is being made, from the first iPhone apps to Big Data to Bitcoin. He has advised state and national governments, Fortune 100 companies, and groups as varied as the World Economic Forum, SXSW, and MIT Media Lab. He has also authored half a dozen technology books (including two tech books for babies) and spoken on every continent except Antarctica. Today, he is a husband, a dad, and the leader of a global tech innovation team.

"Breaking Down Joker offers a compelling, multi-disciplinary examination of a landmark film and media event that was simultaneously both celebrated and derided, and which arrived at a time of unprecedented social malaise. The collection breaks down Joker to explore its aesthetic and ideological representations within the social and cultural context in which it was released. An international team of authors explore Joker's sightlines and subtexts, the affective relationships, corrosive ideologies and damning if ambivalent messages of this film. The chapters address such themes as white masculinity, identity and perversion, social class and mobility, urban loneliness, movement and music, and questions of reception and activism. With contributions from scholars from screen studies, theatre and performance studies, psychology and psychoanalysis, geography, cultural studies, and sociology, this fully interdisciplinary collection offers a uniquely multiple operational cross-examination of this pivotal film text, and will be of great importance to scholars, students and researchers in these areas"--

Celebrity introduces the key terms and concepts, dilemmas and issues that are central to the study and critical understanding of celebrity. Drawing on two dynamic models from two different modes of enquiry – the circuit of celebrity culture and the circuit of celebrity affect – this book explores the multi-layered, multi-faceted contexts and concepts that sit within and surround the study of celebrity. Through building a critical story about celebrity, Sean Redmond discusses key topics such as identity and representation; the celebrity body; the consumption of celebrity and celebrity culture; and the sensory connection between fans and celebrities, gender, activism, gossip and toxicity. Including case studies on Miley Cyrus, David Bowie, Scarlett Johansson and Kate Winslet, Celebrity is a dynamic and topical volume ideal for students and academics in celebrity and cultural studies.

Moving Histories explores the story of Irish female emigrants in Britain, from their working lives to their personal relationships. Using a wide range of sources, including some previously unavailable, this book offers a new appraisal of an important, but often forgotten, group of Irish migrants

Celebrity introduces the key terms and concepts, dilemmas and issues that are central to the study and critical understanding of celebrity. Drawing on two dynamic models from two different modes of enquiry - the circuit of celebrity culture and the circuit of celebrity affect - this book explores the multi-layered, multi-faceted contexts and concepts that sit within and surround the study of celebrity. Through building a critical story about celebrity, Sean Redmond discusses key topics such as identity and representation; the celebrity body; the consumption of celebrity and celebrity culture; andthe sensory connection between fans and celebrities, gender, activism, gossip and toxicity. Including case studies on Miley Cyrus, David Bowie, Scarlett Johansson and Kate Winslet, Celebrity is a dynamic and topical volume ideal for students and academics in celebrity and cultural studies.

An engaging introduction to the key terms, concepts, dilemmas and issues that are central to the study and critical understanding of celebrity, exploring the impacts of celebrity culture on the modern media and examining the influence that celebrity has on the way people place themselves in the modern world