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Robert Colvile is the critically acclaimed author of \u2018The Great Acceleration\u2019 and one of Britain\u2019s sharpest writers and commentators on technology and politics. His particular focus is on how the great trends that start in Silicon Valley are impacting on our lives and businesses – how technology is changing and challenging our way of life, and the dangers and opportunities that this creates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Robert Colvile is the critically acclaimed author of \u2018The Great Acceleration\u2019 and one of Britain\u2019s sharpest writers and commentators on technology and politics. His particular […]
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