In the midst of widespread accusations against new technologies and the tech companies that produce them, a recently published book seeks to debunk these allegations. "Technology Fears and Scapegoats," authored by Robert D. Atkinson and David Moschella, leading experts on technology and innovation, presents an argument that many of these charges are myths, falsehoods, and exaggerations.
The book is currently available for purchase from Amazon and other booksellers. It aims to dispel 40 prevalent myths surrounding Big Tech, Big Data, AI, privacy, trust, polarization, automation, among others. In doing so, it exposes the scapegoating behind these fears.
Atkinson and Moschella provide a balanced analysis of technology's impact on society in their work. They conclude that this impact is overwhelmingly positive. Their book serves as a call to action for tech insiders, policymakers, and the general public to restore faith in technological progress in the West.
"Technology Fears and Scapegoats: 40 Myths about Privacy, Jobs, AI, and Today’s Innovation Economy" was published by Palgrave Macmillan on May 7th 2024. The authors' credentials include Atkinson's role as president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a leading think tank for science and technology policy. His previous works include "Big is Beautiful" (The MIT Press, 2018), "Innovation Economics" (Yale, 2012), "Supply-Side Follies" (Rowman Littlefield, 2007), and "The Past and Future of America’s Economy" (Edward Elgar, 2005).
David Moschella is a nonresident senior fellow at ITIF. He previously served as Head of Worldwide Research for IDC. His past publications include "Seeing Digital" (DXC Technology, 2018), "Customer-Driven IT" (Harvard Business School Press, 2003), and "Waves of Power" (AMACOM, 1997). Moschella has lectured and consulted on technology trends and strategies in over 30 countries.
