Techlash

"Techlash" by Tom Wheeler explores the parallels between the late 19th-century industrial Gilded Age and today’s digital Gilded Age, examining how technological innovations have historically created wealth while challenging public interests. Wheeler advocates for a new approach to digital governance, emphasizing agile, supervised regulation that balances innovation with consumer protection and competition. Drawing from his experience in government and business, he offers a compelling argument for updating regulatory ideas to better suit the current technological landscape. The audiobook provides a clear and insightful perspective on the societal impacts of technological change.