Master Switch
Tim Wu
What’s inside
Tim Wu explores the cycle of information monopolies from the telegraph to the Internet, illustrating how power becomes centralized and then challenged.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the historical context of information monopolies
- Learning about the impact of these monopolies on society and business
- Gaining insights into the challenges of regulating large tech companies
- Predicting future trends in information technology and policy
Key Points
- The inception of information empires
- Cycles of monopoly and its disruption
- Impact of telegraph and telephone monopolies
- The rise of the Internet and digital monopolies
- Regulatory challenges and policy implications
- Future predictions for information industries
Who’s it For
- Technology enthusiasts
- History buffs
- Entrepreneurs
- Policy makers
About author
Tim Wu is a prominent author, policy advocate, and professor at Columbia Law School known for coining the term ‘net neutrality’.