The Internet of Things

Samuel Greengard’s book is part of "The MIT Press Essential Knowledge" series. Its target readers are not only beginners, but also specialists with a tech background who want to understand how IoT devices can be integrated in various business sectors.

"The Internet of Things" gently guides its readers through the intimidating landscape of IoT. It covers foundational concepts, and then moves on to historical context, current, and future applications. It’s a simple, balanced perspective that works, making the book easy to understand for a broad audience.

Greengard uses lots of practical examples to illustrate how IoT is transforming the industry. He explores Internet of Things applications in the context of smart homes, smart cities, industrial automation, health care, and more.

The book also discusses the often-ignored subjects of data privacy, security issues, and ethical concerns. So, readers get a full overview of IoT, being able to explore not just the opportunities, but also the risks associated with the Internet of Things.

What is the future of IoT? Samuel Greengard’s work includes a dedicated section that addresses this particular topic, speculating on IoT's future trajectory, as well as its potential impact on our society. Overall, it’s a very interesting book that doesn’t leave any stone unturned.