142 Reading Start Points

Author: James Burke
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book introduces a network-based knowledge system using a learning method called "Learning for the 21st Century." The author observes that every new discovery and invention in the history of technology has led to the redistribution of social wealth and the emergence of new dominant classes. Through this argument, the author reviews the development of world technological history. Moreover, the author designs ten different "travel" methods for this vast knowledge network system, along with 142 "entry points" for online reading. These "entries" are the intersection points of other "journeys" in terms of knowledge points and time. By using this interconnecting approach, the author weaves these knowledge points into a network. This is an engaging read that combines technological history, new learning methodologies, and sociology. Ten unique reading journeys; a mesmerizing journey through the history of knowledge. This is a very creative idea, both in the West and elsewhere! —The Washington Post James Burke is one of my favorite authors! —Bill Gates Introducing a network-based knowledge system and creating a learning method for the 21st century. —Wang Zhidong A learning method for the 21st century, an engaging read that combines scientific history, new learning methodologies, and sociology. A timeless masterpiece that can be read linearly, non-linearly, linked, or in a zigzag manner. Modern network people reading books for the digital age! Modern network people reading books for the digital age!