What We Are Reading in July

Daemon by Daniel Suarez is a high-tech thriller. Author Daniel Suarez is an independent consultant who designs software systems for a wide range of industries. Check out his web-site here for information on the book and the author. One interesting aspect of this book is the use of disaffected youth who are gamers. Many who are not gamers hold the belief that gaming is unhealthy for a wide variety of reasons. Here is a presentation by Jane McGonigal on TED.com that may shed light on why gaming may not be entirely negative. In fact she challenges us to consider : "Gaming can make a better world". Check out her presentation filmed February 2010