Foreword

In all of human history, there has never been a more exciting time to be alive than right now. I believe that we’re on the cusp of a revolution that is more important and powerful than anything the world has ever seen.

Ubiquitous broadband, advanced browsers, cheap computing, and trust in online payments now allow us to launch our ideas cheaply, quickly, and effectively to a global audience.

On top of all that is the augmenting power of online social networks. We’ve witnessed the power of Facebook and Twitter to increase traffic to sites in unprecedented ways. These new tools are giving Google a run for its money in becoming the primary referral source for all websites. Who would’ve imagined?

The simple fact that you’re reading this ...

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