In the Bubble
John Thackara
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In the Bubble
Published
2006
Publisher
MIT Press
Pages
332
ISBN-13
9780262250375
Description
"We're filling up the world with technology and devices, but we've lost sight of an important question: What is this stuff for? What value does it add to our lives? So asks author John Thackara in his new book, In the Bubble: Designing in a Complex World." "In the Bubble is about a world based less on stuff and more on people. Thackara describes a transformation that is taking place now - not in a remote science-fiction future. We are regaining respect for what people can do that technology can't. In the Bubble describes services designed to help people carry out daily activities in new ways. Many of these services involve technology - ranging from body implants to wide-bodied jets. But objects and systems play a supporting role in a people-centered world. The design focus is on services, not things. And new principles - above all, lightness - inform the way these services are designed and used. At the heart of In the Bubble is a belief, informed by a wealth of real-world examples, that ethics and responsibility can inform design decisions without impeding social and technical innovation."--Jacket.
NASA/DoD aerospace knowledge diffusion research project
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in In the Bubble?
This edition of In the Bubble has approximately 332 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read In the Bubble?
For most readers, In the Bubble typically takes between 6h 55m and 4h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 83,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 83,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of In the Bubble?
The estimated word count for In the Bubble is approximately 83,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of In the Bubble?
In the Bubble was written by John Thackara.
When was In the Bubble published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.