Who Can You Trust (The Break Down Book 1)
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She's also a contributing editor at Wired. Her latest book, Who Can You Trust? Public Affairs was published in September Rachel is also the co-author of, What's Mine is Yours: Would you like to tell us about a lower price? If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support? If you can't trust those in charge, who can you trust?
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From government to business, banks to media, trust in institutions is at an all-time low. But this isn't the age of distrust--far from it. In this revolutionary book, world-renowned trust expert Rachel Botsman reveals that we are at the tipping point of one of the biggest social transformations in human history--with fundamental consequences for everyone. A new world order is emerging: This is the age of "distributed trust," a paradigm shift driven by innovative technologies that are rewriting the rules of an all-too-human relationship.
If we are to benefit from this radical shift, we must understand the mechanics of how trust is built, managed, lost, and repaired in the digital age. In the first book to explain this new world, Botsman provides a detailed map of this uncharted landscape--and explores what's next for humanity. Read more Read less. Add both to Cart Add both to List. One of these items ships sooner than the other. Buy the selected items together This item: Who Can You Trust?: Ships from and sold by Amazon.
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Feb 13, Jim Moynihan rated it it was amazing. ComiXology Thousands of Digital Comics. View all 26 comments. B A Paris grew up in England but has spent most of her adult life in France. You might even be starting to suspect the answers before beginning if you view spoiler [read the author's previous book hide spoiler ].
Here's how restrictions apply. Review In a time when people are doubting experts, suspicious of the media, and losing faith in government and business, Rachel Botsman is here with a lucid analysis of what it takes to build and rebuild trust. PublicAffairs; Reprint edition September 25, Language: Start reading Who Can You Trust? Don't have a Kindle? Try the Kindle edition and experience these great reading features: Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a customer review. See all customer images.
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There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. This is turning out to be my best book for the last year among many books, including my personal study on the subject of trust. It is also one of the slowest reading. That is not a complaint. Rather, the pages are full of ideas and concepts that can't just be simply read. I must take the time to grasp the concept, taking me off into many new areas in depth.
One of the most critical elements described is the lack of accountability in the digital environment. News provided based on user demographics, a new kind of censorship biased algorithms innocent or not so innocent , and the claim of "platform" Facebook rather than actual accountability for content or resultant activities Uber gives new meaning to caveat emptor in a digital environment. A second critical element is the source of information or "truth" from one's tribe of similar thinkers.
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The diversity of thinking increases, yet creating more tribes of similar thinkers, less within the overall community that must live and work together. A great book, an author worth following. Absolutely essential reading for anyone living or working in the virtual age. From learning about the technology underlying cryto-currencies to discovering what is so disruptive about some of the newest and most powerful business models, Who Can You Trust, comes back to the essential questions again and again - who can you trust, how do we determine the answer to that question, and in an ever more automated world, are we allowed to take some time before clicking, opting in, and joining up?
I would have loved the author to spend more time on her proposal of building in a "trust pause" to automated processes, but even pointing out that critical thinking should never be jettisoned, especially in the most seamless transactions is incredibly valuable. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Feb 11, Mark rated it really liked it Shelves: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption and really enjoyed her insight. Plus, given that I work in an industry public libraries where collaborative consumption and sharing is baked into our DNA, Botsman's work held particular professional interest for me.
In "Who Can you Trust? As a species we've gone from individual trust we knew the reputati I first encountered Botsman when I read What's Mine is Yours: As we see institutional trust fall apart see also: But it's a messy game. In China, starting in , it will be mandatory for all Chinese citizens and businesses to have a publicly known, state-issued Social Credit System score. The theory is that a standard, uniform score of trustworthiness will reduce the friction of market-based transaction. That's the tentative upside. The glaring downside is that a person's trustworthiness score will be used in any number of ways that are Orwellian to the nth.
Want to send your kids to a particular school? What's your SCS score? Want to get a visa? Want to get a rental car? And keep in mind that this is the state keeping the tally. Hard to be a dissident in such a scenario. Botsman is excited about blockchain technology being the savior of trustworthiness and while she makes some good arguments, I don't feel like I'm familiar enough with the technology to even comment at this point.
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The poor and disenfranchised will, if history is any guide, be the last to benefit and be the first to be taken advantage of. Feb 20, Lee Belbin rated it it was amazing. Another "must read" for any thinking person 16 and over. If we live that long. Feb 27, Rob rated it really liked it. Botsman argues the trust between humans has evolved through three stages--local, institutional, to a current, emergent stage she calls distributed.
This stage is characterized as horizontal and mediated by technology. We are now more likely to trust strangers via such experiences as Uber and Airbnb, rather than institutions. Eventually, we may have our own rating system where other citizens rate our "civicness" or "sociability" which would be compared to our fellow citizens. China already has a Botsman argues the trust between humans has evolved through three stages--local, institutional, to a current, emergent stage she calls distributed.
China already has a nascent version of this. She also discusses the pros and cons of "blockchain" technology which has the potential to flatten enormous hierarchies and create more person-to-person economic transactions. May 31, Manasvi rated it liked it. If China adopts the national rating credit system for each individual, it is going to become a totalitarian state — with no freedom to express their views or forced to be responsible for views of their comrades.
Trusting companies like Uber and Airbnb based on rating system is a fair point but it still does not explain the trust or lack thereof in material posted on other social media websites. Most of the time it reflects the subjective mood or views of an individu If China adopts the national rating credit system for each individual, it is going to become a totalitarian state — with no freedom to express their views or forced to be responsible for views of their comrades. Most of the time it reflects the subjective mood or views of an individual.
Yes, being proactive is an idea but can be effective only if you have the knowledge on how to verify information. Should the websites take responsibility for fake news getting viral or false advertisements?
The book failed to address properly why technology is driving us apart. From kids playing together in playgrounds in the 90s to kids busy with their mini screens these days, technology has resulted in lack of social interactions in all spheres of life. I was expecting some more scientific analysis about that.
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And finally, yes, blockchain technology is promising but how would it affect our right to privacy in future? Overall, good points but a little more analysis and personal opinions of the author would have made it better. Add to that a well-told story of the nature of trust and how it has changed as society and its technologies have changed and you have this thought leading, and thought provoking masterwork.
Feb 13, Jim Moynihan rated it it was amazing. I am deeply involved in community development - the sustainable transformation of neighborhoods. The number one issue we're discovering is that neighbors no longer trust one another. The economic or social make-up of their neighborhoods doesn't matter. It's a universal experience these days. And, when asked, their greatest desire is to return to those good ole days when "we could leave our doors unlocked and everyone knew everyone else.
Nov 15, Scott Wozniak rated it it was amazing. This book shares a wide range of fascinating arenas in modern life where trust is critical and is being radically reformed.
To date, Who Can You Trust? has been published in multiple countries and “In this book, she identifies the 'massive trust shift' that fuelled the growth of. The Breakdown has ratings and reviews. Crime Books You' re Excited For! . "If you can't trust yourself, who can you trust? Okay, here's " The Breakdown": 1. I was a huge fan of P. A. Paris' debut novel, "Behind Closed.
Remember when it was a truism not to get in a car with strangers? Uber changes who we trust. Remember when we trusted banks with our money above all else? The meltdown of and blockchain are changing that. From dating to investing, the world runs on trust and is radically changing.
But best of all, this book doesn't just outline all the ways that our trust mechanism This book shares a wide range of fascinating arenas in modern life where trust is critical and is being radically reformed. But best of all, this book doesn't just outline all the ways that our trust mechanisms are changing.
This book offers insights into the big ideas behind them and even has some thoughtful predictions and recommendations. This book reads in the same fast pace of the kind of disruptive industries it chronicles. The author leaves very few stones unturned examining the dynamic evolution of trust-something we passively think about all the time but rarely actively reflect on it as our digital lives continue to grow and grow, sometimes at the risk of trusting too much, as Rachel points out.
Mar 02, Carl Phillips rated it it was ok. A good introduction to the concept. Adds nothing to the debate that is new though. Crucially it lacks both a reliable argument says distributed trust is the future jet fails to reconcile the problem she herself acknowledges that distributed trust breaks down when things go wrong and much to say that is new. A lot of the trust models are old and while linguists may say that trust and trustworthiness are different recent research would seem to indicate that people are unable to ans An easy read.
A lot of the trust models are old and while linguists may say that trust and trustworthiness are different recent research would seem to indicate that people are unable to answer how when asked. Oct 12, Yoric rated it liked it. I didn't really get excited about the introduction of this book. Maybe the topic is just not for me, or more exactly, it's not my priority right now. I may take the time to get into it later on. I'm trying to guess where it's going. Trust is the pillar of evolution, without trust, we wouldn't have evolved, with adopting new technologies as they emerged. With new technologies, and the latest blockchain revolution, a new chapter of trust is opening, that will radically change and trans I didn't really get excited about the introduction of this book.
With new technologies, and the latest blockchain revolution, a new chapter of trust is opening, that will radically change and transform our society. Rachel Botsman did a great work analysing the current distributed networks and which challenges we face and will be soon facing in our society.
This book opened my knowledge to an aspect in technology which I hadn't thought about before. The socialisation and trust necessary to make the leap in order to accept a new service is so inherent that we don't actually think about it much. I highly recommend this book for its fascinating content, conscientious analysis and friendly way that Rachel addres Rachel Botsman did a great work analysing the current distributed networks and which challenges we face and will be soon facing in our society. I highly recommend this book for its fascinating content, conscientious analysis and friendly way that Rachel addresses her readers.
On my top 30 for sure! Oct 03, Ryan rated it it was amazing. This was a great, easy read with solid frameworks on understanding trust. Botsman is a clear navigator as she takes us from how we moved from local to institutional to decentralised trust using many useful case studies and analogies to explain her points.
This is a powerful book for anyone who wants to understand how the economy especially the gig economy currently works and where it is going - you won't think about many operating or business models in the same way again. Jun 30, Akvile rated it it was amazing. If you love to check a book rating on Amazon or Goodreads before you decide to read it, then I highly recomend you reading this book!
This book is a must read for everyone. It opens your eyes to the terrifying future that is looming ever closer and gets you to question things you never even thought about. Who can you trust gives valuable insight into the trust issues of today and explores the available options of tomorrow. Will you make the trust leap? Do you know who you can trust? One of the best new books I have read to date. Would recommend to anyone who is passionate about technology and what the future may hold for institutions, people, and the interactions between and amongst them.
Mar 26, Hannamari rated it really liked it. Trust is an interesting lense to look at technology. Although this book presented little new information, its fresh point of view and numerous colourfull stories made the book interesting and a surprisingly light read. What stuck to me was the concept of evolution of trust: Oct 28, April Kelcy rated it really liked it. This was a really eye-opening book, well-documented, and should challenge everyone with some very good questions, as well as a glimpse into what's next on the horizon. Clear, understandale writing style, without pretense.
Later chapters are more enjoyable because of the interesting information they contain. Written in an easy to read conversational style, it is a good book for those who are not too familiar with the economic trends but want to learn. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. She consults, writes, and speaks on the power of collaboration and sharing through current and emerging technologies, and on how it will transform business, consumerism, and the way we live.
She has consulted with leaders at the highest levels on the intersection between brand, innovation, and sustainability, both as an independent adviser and with top-tier agencies including Prophet Brand Strategy and What If Innovation.