Take the tale of Robin Williams in virtual reality. Through Stephen Spielberg's Starbright Foundation, which uses high technology and a network of computers around the country to entertain and help seriously ill children, Williams played computer games with pediatric patients at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. One patient met another child online who had undergone an operation similar to hers, and both children enjoyed interacting with the famous comedian. There are stories and photos of Cyberspace's impact on politics. The prime minister of Malaysia, for example, has his own Web page and replies to questions from constituents live on the Internet.
Numerous photos show how our society has changed in the post-Internet period.
We no longer limit our support network, our friends, our acquaintances, our teachers, and even our colleagues and managers to those we meet in person. You'll view visuals of and read tales about the many benefits provided by the Internet. In the areas of education, medicine, science, psychology, journalism, information services, marketing, business, and much more, the impact of the Internet cannot be denied. The book demonstrates this brilliantly. Inc. All rights reserved.