Some of the commentary from Michael Santos’ book Earning Freedom. A fascinating case study of the impact and importance of technology. I also suggest reading some of the replies to this post, especially the one from Michael Santos.

“Technology has changed considerably during the 25 years that I served. I read extensively during my term of incarceration, but reading about technology felt a bit like reading about typing. Regardless of how much I read, I wouldnt grasp the power of technology until I started using it. Forget the power, I dont even understand the language of technology. For example, I never understood what people meant when they spoke of a “browser.” In fact, I just asked my wife to define a browser, and when she described it as a program that would allow me to access the Internet, I gave her a blank stare.”

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