Unknown to most of us, information technology is quietly changing the way humans think and feel, just as it changes the way we work and live. Unrecognized and unmanaged, this dynamic has significant negative potential. But managed properly, we can harness it for our benefit. What sort of impact is pervasive information technology having on our lives and our brains? How can people make the most of it? How can you profit from this opportunity? This is where you find out.

Whether we're talking about reinvigorating the human capital of the developed world or enabling an economic leap forward among the developing nations, no technology is as critically important as "pervasive connectivity." In that new world, everything will talk to everything else on a real-time basis. How fast will it happen? What are some of the primary implications? We'll provide the answers.

The Trends editors have been following the evolution of e-books and electronic paper for more than a decade. However, it was only with the introduction of Amazon's Kindle that the pieces were finally in place to support a thriving industry. So, what's ahead for electronic books? What sorts of business models will develop? What are the implications for consumers, authors, publishers, and booksellers? What are some of the threats and opportunities of which you need to be aware? We'll provide the answers you need.