Summary of The Internet of Us: Knowing More and Understanding Less in the Age of Big Data

The Internet of Us: Knowing More and Understanding Less in the Age of Big Data is a book by Michael Patrick Lynch that explores the effects of the increasing presence of technology and data on our lives. Lynch argues that while technology allows us to access more information than ever before, it is not necessarily improving our understanding. He examines the implications of an oversaturated digital environment on our capacity for knowledge and understanding, as well as on our ability to think critically. He argues that we must find a way to make use of technology without sacrificing our deep understanding of the world around us. He also examines the implications of technology for our sense of privacy and ethics, and looks at the importance of meaning and understanding, as opposed to just facts and data.