GenTech examines how we should rethink how we categorize generations and their labels. Rather than just going by merely the years people were born, instead, generations should be classified by the tech that influenced that group of people during certain decades and also the common major events that had a profound influence on those same people-- being a common shared experience and sort of cultural glue. I found the book fascinating, and could certainly relate to what I have seen and experienced in my lifetime, as well as what had happened in my childrens'. I felt the book was nicely enteraining and readable, very well researched with tons of interesting tidbits and an extensive bibliography for further research if desired.

The only thing that irritated me was at times the author repeated himself a lot, as if the reader would forget some point made a page or two earlier, but, for me, this was a minor distraction, and well worth reading-- to gain an understanding of what influences (even unconsiously) directed your generation, but also those before us, and since us.

I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review-- thank you! ( )

In 'GenTech', the author Explores the "boxes" past experts have created to define a generation. The author contends, with the Technology advancements since 1960, the "generation" can no longer be defined by "boxed" identifications but must be identified by more "fluid " titles. he also, suggests in increased difficulty in creating a specific "generation" due to overlapping birth years depending on individuals.

Dr. Chromey emphasizes that the "tipping points" has allowed technology to be afforded by a larger audience.

Dr Chromey contends that the advances in the late 19th and of the early 20th centuries, set the foundation for the flourishing technological advancements. He makes an argument that a definite line has been drawn in advancement since 1960 and that the greatest generation gap occurred since then and the turn of the century. The new "rising frontier" consists of Robotics and Holograms.

In 'GenTech', Dr. Chromey identifies one of the biggest threats of today's technology is the :dark Web". He reflects it is cyber bullying and brings out the worst of humanity. "A good, innocent person can be smeared and destroyed overnight. Secrets can be revealed to end marriages, careers, and reputations in a mere click. The Internet is a breeding ground for fake news, unverified reports, deceptive memes and destructive Tweets."

In GenTech, Dr. Chromey lists the different advancements and explains the significance of each. Of all the present and upcoming advancements, he mentions the positive point, yet also the concerns.

This book is well-written and very thorough and interesting. However, at times he goes into much detail some of us "less developed minds" can comprehend. It is definitely written more for the "intellect."

*This book was gifted me with no pressure to post a positive review. This is my honest review. ( )

Did you wonder what generation you were born into? What about the Technology that made you who you are? Well, GenTech is a book that may help with that. It a book about the American story through technology.

I have found this book to be interesting. I even found it to be informational. I now know why my grandma and my mom both seem different than me. Though not by age much but by technology. Mom seems to be born during the Boomer Generation, Technology - Space Generation, and grandma was born during the Silent Generation, Technology – Radio Generation. I was born during the Millennials Generation, But my Technology – The Cable Television Generation or PC-CP Generation.

I seem to of come of age during three different Generations. As I know, I experienced the Cable Television and the PC/CP Generation and a bit of the Net Generation as well. I was born in the last month of 1986. So I am not exactly sure which Technology Generation I fall into. As my Coming of age is spaced though more than one.

Other than that. This book was enjoyable. I do believe it explain most of America and us as we try and make our world better. It does explain Generations better then laters and or what we are dubbed when we are born. I believe the technology does make us who we are and our country as well. The technology that we grow up on is what defines us more than anything else. Some historical events will define us as well. ( )