Hyperconnectivity
This book explores the emerging field of hyperconnectivity looking at technology and systems that allow person-to-person and person-to-machine communication in networked organizations and the social and economic impact of this society. The author begins b
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Adrian David Cheok
Hyperconnectivity
Human–Computer Interaction Series SpringerBriefs in Human-Computer Interaction
Series editors Desney Tan, Microsoft Research, USA Jean Vanderdonckt, Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/15580
Adrian David Cheok
Hyperconnectivity
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Adrian David Cheok Imagineering Institute Iskandar Malaysia and Department of Computer Science City, University of London London UK
ISSN 1571-5035 Human–Computer Interaction Series ISBN 978-1-4471-7309-0 ISBN 978-1-4471-7311-3
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DOI 10.1007/978-1-4471-7311-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016960028 © The Author(s) 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer-Verlag London Ltd. The registered company address is: 236 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8HB, United Kingdom
Adrian David Cheok dedicates this book to his Grandmother Anna Pantahos (February 4th 1933 to 12th September 2015): Dear Ciaciά, you were the greatest, kindest, sweetest, and most loving Grandmother. I’m eternally thankful for your endless love and caring. May you always rest in peace in Heaven. Chamari Edirisinghe dedicates this book to her Parents: To my parents, who passed away recently: you will forever be somewhere in my heart always with love and gratitude.
Dedication Photo: (from top to bottom, left to right, first appearance): 1) Anna Pantahos, 2) Kotoko Cheok, 3) Emmanuel Pantahos, 4) Adrian David Cheok.
Prologue
In the town there were two mutes, and they were always together (McCuller C, 1940, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter)
At the moment of birth, driven by instinct, the baby creates a bond with the person who brought it into the world. The vitality of life obliges it to do so. A baby is programmed to receive and give signals, and more importantly, depends on them to survive. The way it can connect with other members of
