The Origin Point: A Future Tech Cyber Novella (Revised)
Publisher Description
Before the near future arrives in the Life Online series, Case Lane sets you up in today's shocking and disturbing elimination of privacy and online control with this far-sighted thrilling prequel about the origin of The Network.
The Federal Security Commission - FedSec - is the most secretive and powerful national defense organization. The Secretary of State is a brilliant and relentless defender of government control. Together they are co-opting your entire digital life by covertly deploying the world's first global surveillance and online tracking system.
When a mysterious flash drive detailing their plans falls into the hands of intrepid journalist, Dallas Winter, the most menacing people in DC mobilize to hide the explosive secret.
But Dallas has a weapon. A genius cyber technologist determined to fight for an unsuspecting public.
Can two master operators outpace America's free press and independent tech brains in the race for your digital future?
If you are already asking the questions:
Do you want individual privacy or do you want global security?
What is the responsibility of business to protect consumer data?
What is the role of government in managing technological progress?
Can we prevent technology from taking control?
The Origin Point begins providing unsettling answers. From the law-making halls of Washington, D.C. to the free-wheeling tech economy in San Francisco, the forces making decisions to change the world are already in the game and your life is in play.
Learn who is bracing to advance, and who is in retreat, as the brightest minds lay the foundation for a future that may have already arrived.
***The Revised Version includes chapters that were not in the original version. The story remains the same"""
***Includes Part One of The Motion Clue: Book 1 in the Life Online series***
Customer Reviews
Fascinating
I never expected a book of this caliber. Scary in that it could really happen. As humans we do need to be careful with what information we give out. Can’t wait to read the next book. Jackie T