Cyber & You | Maureen Kendal

Cyber & You: The Impact of Technology on Our Lives | Maureen Kendal

Digital culture, virtual identity, and evolving human interaction. Maureen Kendal explores how technology shapes our minds and society in Cyber & You.

Cyber & You is a fascinating look at our lives today and what our lives will be like in the future. The focus is on the development of human interaction, how humans are impacted by technology, and the effect cyberspace interactions have on the minds of individuals and on society as a whole.

Cyber & You addresses areas such as: access and modes of communication, Virtual Community, Virtual self, Economic Divide, and Block Chains.

Cyber & You Also Covers:

• Morals and Ethics: Behavioral development, personal characteristics, and redefining relationships
• The Future: Consumer landscape, Technology and the workforce, Cyber learning and education and Lifestyle disruptions.

Cyber & You: The Impact of Technology on Our Lives | Maureen Kendal

About the Author: Maureen Kendal

Maureen Kendal is currently writing on Cyber Awareness. Managing Cybersecurity Risk, Conquer the Web (2018), Cyber and You (2019), by Legend Publishing. Her career portfolio includes psychology, film production, multi-media computer systems, virtual worlds, poetry and as a mother-artist-poet.

Currently a research associate at Ravensbourne University in London. For nineteen years, she was a university academic researcher and educator in London, UK.

She was born in Cape Town, South Africa, to Jewish liberal parents who emigrated to London in 1961, fleeing Apartheid. Lived in London, Southampton, Manchester, Jersey.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cyber & You:

• Q: What is the core premise and objective of this book?
• A: The book explores how digital connectivity is fundamentally altering human behavior, social psychology, and community identity. It acts as a comprehensive map for understanding how our "cyberselves" interact with emerging technology, focusing heavily on modern lifestyle disruptions.
• Q: Does this text cover technical frameworks like coding or data engineering?
• A: No. While it explicitly covers topics like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and blockchains, the approach is socio-economic rather than engineering-focused. The author breaks down how these advancements reshape relationships, workforce dynamics, and wealth distribution without getting bogged down in software engineering concepts.
• Q: Are the moral and behavioral aspects of screen time addressed?
• A: Yes. An entire section of the book is dedicated to morals, ethics, and behavioral development. It provides frameworks for understanding how constant digital interaction alters human psychology, impacts childhood growth, and redefines definitions of personal privacy and ethics.
• Q: Who is the ideal target audience for this reading?
• A: It is written for everyday professionals, educators, and technology consumers who want to better navigate their digital lives. It functions exceptionally well as introductory reading for business managers analyzing future consumer landscapes or tech-literate parents looking to manage household tech integration.
• Q: Does the book take a strictly critical approach toward modern technology?
• A: No. The author takes a highly balanced approach, looking at how society can both positively leverage digital enhancements and avoid their psychological traps. It frames technology as an exponential, unavoidable shift while giving readers tools to remain active participants rather than passive tech consumers.

Book Data:

• Full Title: Cyber & You: The Impact of Technology on Our Lives
• Author(s): Maureen Kendal
• Publisher & Imprint: Legend Press
• Book Series: Smart Skills
• Publication Date: November 30, 2019
• Book Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Pre-Owned / Very Good
• Edition: Trade Paperback
• Pages: 208
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9781789550078
• ISBN-10: 1789550076
• Library of Congress (LCCN): Not Applicable (UK Published Edition)
• Primary Genre (BISAC): BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business & Management
• Sub-Genres (BISAC): COMPUTERS / Social Aspects / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies
• Dimensions: 5.08 x 0.39 x 7.80 inches (12.9cm x 1cm x 19.8cm)
• Weight: 17.60 oz (approx. 0.5 kg)

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