Blockchain technology has been commonly used in different industries for its immutable potency. By immutable potency, it means after entering the data into the block, there's no way it can be changed or altered. Thanks to such an incredible mechanism, users can stay assured of good data integrity and unauthorized changes. Blockchain has been extensively known for its role in … [Read more...] about Blockchain and Publishing: A Combination That Requires Widespread Adaptation
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There is a psychological divide over ebook ownership
People's sense of psychological ownership is affected by three primary factors: whether they feel as if they have control over the object they own, whether they use the object to define who they are, and whether the object helps give them a sense of belonging in society. There no true ownership when it comes to ebooks, you merely lease them from an online retailer such as … [Read more...] about There is a psychological divide over ebook ownership
Readers in the UK own more Print Books Than eBooks
Readers in the UK have not been swayed by the rise of eBooks to give up on their print collections. According to a new report 84% of UK adults have a bookshelf full of books with the average being 86 titles. When it comes to book ownership the largest collections were held by the 55-64 age group, with an average of 118 books, while the smallest were those of … [Read more...] about Readers in the UK own more Print Books Than eBooks
Are ebooks heralding the end of ownership?
Ebooks are changing the way we view book ownership. The technology behind them leaves one with the feeling that they merely borrowing the books rather than truly owning it themselves. You are not allowed to resell any ebook you purchase, you can barely lend it out and you need specific instructions dictated to you on how you can use it for you own purposes. Tim Spalding, … [Read more...] about Are ebooks heralding the end of ownership?