Joi Ito and Jeff Howe
What’s inside
In ‘Whiplash: How to Survive Our Faster Future,’ authors Joi Ito and Jeff Howe offer insight into the tumultuous nature of today’s rapidly changing world. They explore how technology is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, affecting businesses, education, and our everyday lives. The book provides a roadmap for navigating this new environment, drawing on examples from the authors’ experiences and the MIT Media Lab, where Ito is the director. ‘Whiplash’ emphasizes the need to adapt, learn, and evolve to thrive in an era where the traditional rules no longer apply.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding of how to thrive in rapidly changing technological landscapes
- Insights into the principles driving modern innovation and how to apply them
- Knowledge of risk-taking and learning from failure as tools for personal and professional growth
- Awareness of the importance of diversity and openness in successful problem-solving
Key Points
- Emergence over Authority: The Power of Decentralized Systems
- Pull over Push: Harnessing Demand-driven Models
- Compasses over Maps: Navigating Without a Fixed Route
- Risk-taking and Learning from Failure
- Innovation in a Rapidly Changing World
- The Importance of Diversity and Openness in Problem-solving
- The Nine Principles for Surviving Our Faster Future
Who’s it For
- Technology enthusiasts
- Business leaders
- Innovation managers
- Policy makers
- Students of technology and innovation
- Educators
About the author
Joi Ito is a prominent Japanese activist, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist best known for his role as the former director of the MIT Media Lab. Jeff Howe is a journalist and professor known for coining the term ‘crowdsourcing.’ Their combined expertise provides a unique perspective on innovation and technology.