Kevin Werbach

Networks powered by algorithms are eating everything. The internet once seemed an unambiguous benefit to society. Today it's the basis for invasions of privacy, massive concentrations of power, and wide-scale manipulation. The algorithmic networked world poses deep questions about power, freedom, fairness, and human agency. In this collection commemorating the 20th anniversary of my Federal Communications Commission whitepaper on internet policy, leading scholars explain how we got here, and how to move forward. Available in both hardcover and free open-access PDF format.

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Blockchain and cryptocurrencies have sparked tremendous interest among businesspeople, technologists, and investors. This is the first book to explain in detail the benefits, limitations, and dangers of blockchain technology, and how it will interact with the law. It shows how the blockchain creates a new architecture of trust, and offers guidance on how to take advantage of its potential while avoiding missteps.

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In For the Win, Dan Hunter and I reveal how gamification—addressing problems like a game designer—can motivate people by creating engaging experiences in business, education, government, and social impact. The original edition, published in 2012, was translated into seven languages and has become the standard work in the field. The revised and updated edition was published in 2020. A supplemental ebook, The Gamification Toolkit (Wharton School Press, 2015) elaborates on case studies and frameworks for application of game elements to business challenges.