83. Uncharted Territory
Although they might bring great utility to the world, innovations always involve fundamental challenges to the way we think.
15. Knowing Your Audience
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Embracing digital technology has had a profound impact on modern entertainment media, and can centralize the control over films and keep the producers in better touch with the audiences.
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