To put it simply, this is a survey of the world brought about by modern technology. The first half of the book looks at areas like privacy, virtual reality and publishing. Rawlins explores how it is easier for the military to train soldiers on a new weapon with VR simulators than with the actual weapon. Some form of electronic book is coming, with great changes in the concept of copyright protection. The rest of the book looks at subjects like jobs, warfare, and computer disasters.
Warfare is already highly computerized.
To some people, this may seem like Nothing New. It's really an interesting and engaging look at the world of computer technology written in language accessible to everyone. Well worth the reader's time.