The Digital Explosion Quiz
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What is the focus of the book 'Blown To Bits'?

  • Computers and technology
  • The digital explosion (correct)
  • Old assumptions
  • Privacy and identity

    • What does the digital explosion refer to?

  • The shift in fundamental ways
  • The destruction of old assumptions
  • The loss of privacy
  • The rapid growth of technology (correct)

    • Why does technology often not work as expected?

  • Old assumptions about privacy
  • Surprises created by technology (correct)
  • Loss of control
  • Lack of understanding

    • What does the digital explosion destroy, according to the text?

    <p>Old assumptions about privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say about our understanding of the digital explosion?

    <p>We are aware of it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes how bits behave?

    <p>Bits travel almost instantaneously and take up almost no space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using metaphors to describe bits?

    <p>To make bits easier to understand using familiar concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the seven truths about bits called 'koans'?

    <p>Because they are paradoxes and oversimplifications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can an imperfect metaphor about bits do?

    <p>Mislead readers and confuse them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message about the seven truths about bits?

    <p>They are oversimplifications but still hold some truth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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