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Liars and Outliers


Liars and Outliers

Enabling the Trust that Society Needs to Thrive
1. Aufl.

von: Bruce Schneier

18,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 25.07.2012
ISBN/EAN: 9781118225561
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 384

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In today's hyper-connected society, understanding the mechanisms of trust is crucial. Issues of trust are critical to solving problems as diverse as corporate responsibility, global warming, and the political system. In this insightful and entertaining book, Schneier weaves together ideas from across the social and biological sciences to explain how society induces trust. He shows the unique role of trust in facilitating and stabilizing human society. He discusses why and how trust has evolved, why it works the way it does, and the ways the information society is changing everything.
<p>A Note for Readers xiii</p> <p>1 Overview 1</p> <p><b>Part I The Science of Trust 15</b></p> <p>2 A Natural History of Security 17</p> <p>3 The Evolution of Cooperation 27</p> <p>4 A Social History of Trust 41</p> <p>5 Societal Dilemmas 51</p> <p><b>Part II A Model of Trust 61</b></p> <p>6 Societal Pressures 63</p> <p>7 Moral Pressures 75</p> <p>8 Reputational Pressures 87</p> <p>9 Institutional Pressures 103</p> <p>10 Security Systems 123</p> <p><b>Part III The Real World 137</b></p> <p>11 Competing Interests 139</p> <p>12 Organizations 155</p> <p>13 Corporations 173</p> <p>14 Institutions 195</p> <p><b>Part IV Conclusions 205</b></p> <p>15 How Societal Pressures Fail 207</p> <p>16 Technological Advances 225</p> <p>17 The Future 243</p> <p>Acknowledgments 249</p> <p>Notes 251</p> <p>References 289</p> <p>About the Author 349</p> <p>Index 351</p>
"One of the best books I've read this year is by a security technologist, Bruce Schneier. In Liars and Outliers, he sets out to investigate how trust works in society and in business, how it is betrayed and the degree to which technology changes all of that, for the better or the worse. Schneier absolutely understands how profoundly trust oils the wheels of business and of daily life." (Margaret Heffernan, <i>CBS MoneyWatch</i>) <p>"This book will appeal not only to customers interested in computer security but also on the idea of security and trust as a whole in society." (<i>The Bookseller</i>, 16th December 2011)</p> <p>"This book should be read by anyone in a leadership role, whether they're in the corporate or political sphere... an easy read and the ideas and thoughts are profound." (<i>Naked Security</i>, February 2012)</p> <p>"By concentrating on the human angle and packing the book with real world examples he has successfully stretched its appeal outside that of the security specialist to the more general reader." (<i>E & T Magazine</i>, March 2012)</p>
<p><b>BRUCE SCHNEIER</b> is an internationally renowned security technologist who studies the human side of security. A prolific author, he has written hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers, as well as eleven books that together have sold more than 400,000 copies. He has testified before Congress, is a frequent guest on television and radio, and is regularly quoted in the press. His blog and monthly newsletter at www.schneier.com reach over 250,000 devoted readers worldwide.</p>
<p>We don’t demand a background check on the plumber who shows up to fix the leaky sink. We don’t do a chemical analysis on food we eat.</p> <p>Trust and cooperation are the first problems we had to solve before we could become a social species. In the 21st century, they have become the most important problems we need to solve—again. Our global society has become so large and complex that our traditional trust mechanisms no longer work. <p>Bruce Schneier, world-renowned for his level-headed thinking on security and technology, tackles this complex subject head-on. Society can’t function without trust, and yet must function even when people are untrustworthy. <p><i>Liars and Outliers</i> reaches across academic disciplines to develop an understanding of trust, cooperation, and social stability. From the subtle social cues we use to recognize trustworthy people to the laws that punish the noncompliant, from the way our brains reward our honesty to the bank vaults that keep out the dishonest, keeping people cooperative is a delicate balance of rewards and punishments. It’s a series of evolutionary tricks, social pressures, legal mechanisms, and physical barriers. <p>In the absence of personal relationships, we have no choice but to substitute security for trust, compliance for trustworthiness. This progression has enabled society to scale to unprecedented complexity, but has also permitted massive global failures. <p>At the same time, too much cooperation is bad. Without some level of rule-breaking, innovation and social progress become impossible. Society stagnates. <p>Today’s problems require new thinking, and <i>Liars and Outliers</i> provides that. It is essential that we learn to think clearly about trust. Our future depends on it.
<p><b>ADVANCE PRAISE FOR LIARS AND OUTLIERS</b></p> <p>"A rich, insightfully fresh take on what security really means!"<br /> —<b>DAVID ROPEIK</b>, Author of <i>How Risky is it, Really?</i></p> <p>"Schneier has accomplished a spectacular tour de force: an enthralling ride through history, economics, and psychology, searching for the meanings of trust and security. A must read."<br /> —<b>ALESSANDRO ACQUISTI</b>, Associate Professor of Information Systems and Public Policy at the Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University</p> <p>"Liars and Outliers offers a major contribution to the understandability of these issues, and has the potential to help readers cope with the ever-increasing risks to which we are being exposed. It is well written and delightful to read."<br /> —<b>PETER G. NEUMANN</b>, Principal Scientist in the SRI International Computer Science Laboratory</p> <p>"Whether it's banks versus robbers, Hollywood versus downloaders, or even the Iranian secret police against democracy activists, security is often a dynamic struggle between a majority who want to impose their will, and a minority who want to push the boundaries. <i>Liars and Outliers</i> will change how you think about conflict, our security, and even who we are."<br /> —<b>ROSS ANDERSON</b>, Professor of Security Engineering at Cambridge University and author of Security Engineering</p> <p>"Readers of Bruce Schneier's <i>Liars and Outliers</i> will better understand technology and its consequences and become more mature practitioners."<br /> —<b>PABLO G. MOLINA</b>, Professor of Technology Management, Georgetown University</p> <p>"<i>Liars & Outliers</i> is not just a book about security—it is the book about it. Schneier shows that the power of humour can be harnessed to explore even a serious subject such as security. A great read!"<br /> —<b>FRANK FUREDI</b>, author of <i>On Tolerance: A Defence of Moral Independence</i></p> <p>"This fascinating book gives an insightful and convincing framework for understanding security and trust."<br /> —<b>JEFF YAN</b>, Founding Research Director, Center for Cybercrime and Computer Security, Newcastle University</p> <p>"By analyzing the moving parts and interrelationships among security, trust, and society, Schneier has identifi ed critical patterns, pressures, levers, and security holes within society. Clearly written, thoroughly interdisciplinary, and always smart, <i>Liars and Outliers</i> provides great insight into resolving society's various dilemmas."<br /> —<b>JERRY KANG</b>, Professor of Law, UCLA</p> <p>"By keeping the social dimension of trust and security in the center of his analysis, Schneier breaks new ground with an approach that both theoretically grounded and practically applicable."<br /> —<b>JONATHAN ZITTRAIN</b>, Professor of Law and Computer Science, Harvard University and author of <i>The Future of the Internet—And How to Stop It</i></p> <p>"Eye opening. Bruce Schneier provides a perspective you need to understand today’s world."<br /> —<b>STEVEN A. LEBLANC</b>, Director of Collections, Harvard University and author of <i>Constant Battles: Why We Fight</i></p> <p>"An outstanding investigation of the importance of trust in holding society together and promoting progress. <i>Liars and Outliers</i> provides valuable new insights into security and economics."<br /> —<b>ANDREW ODLYZKO</b>, Professor, School of Mathematics, University of Minnesota</p> <p>"What Schneier has to say about trust—and betrayal—lays a groundwork for greater understanding of human institutions. This is an essential exploration as society grows in size and complexity."<br /> —<b>JIM HARPER</b>, Director of Information Policy Studies, CATO Institute and author of <i>Identity Crisis: How Identification is Overused and Misunderstood</i></p> <p>"Society runs on trust. <i>Liars and Outliers</i> explains the trust gaps we must fill to help society run even better."<br /> —<b>M. ERIC JOHNSON</b>, Director, Glassmeyer/McNamee Center for Digital Strategies, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College</p> <p>"An intellectually exhilarating and compulsively readable analysis of the subtle dialectic between cooperation and defection in human society. Intellectually rigorous and yet written in a lively, conversational style, <i>Liars and Outliers</i> will change the way you see the world."<br /> —<b>DAVID LIVINGSTONE SMITH</b>, author of <i>Less Than Human: Why We Demean, Enslave, and Exterminate Others</i></p> <p>"Schneier tackles trust head on, bringing all his intellect and a huge amount of research to bear. The best thing about this book, though, is that it's great fun to read."<br /> —<b>ANDREW MCAFEE</b>, Principal Research Scientist, MIT Center for Digital Business and co-author of <i>Race Against the Machine</i></p> <p>"Bruce Schneier is our leading expert in security. But his book is about much more than reducing risk. It is a fascinating, thought-provoking treatise about humanity and society and how we interact in the game called life."<br /> —<b>JEFF JARVIS</b>, author of <i>Public Parts: How Sharing in the Digital Age Improves the Way We Work and Live</i></p> <p>"Both accessible and thought provoking, <i>Liars and Outliers</i> invites readers to move beyond fears and anxieties about security in modern life to understand the role of everyday people in creating a healthy society. This is a must-read!"<br /> —<b>DANAH BOYD</b>, Research Assistant Professor in Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University</p> <p>"Trust is the sine qua non of the networked age and trust is predicated on security. Bruce Schneier’s expansive and readable work is rich with insights that can help us make our shrinking world a better one."<br /> —<b>DON TAPSCOTT</b>, co-author of <i>Macrowikinomics: Rebooting Business<br /> and the World</i></p> <p>"An engaging and wide-ranging rumination on what makes society click. Highly recommended."<br /> —<b>JOHN MUELLER</b>, author of <i>Overblown: How Politicians and the Terrorism Industry Inflate National Security Threats, and Why We Believe Them</i></p>

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