This book investigates the social and economic impact of the microcomputer revolution on society and the workplace. Ian Reinecke, a journalist and researcher, examines the rapid proliferation of microprocessor technology during the late 20th century. He presents an argument regarding the potential for these technologies to displace labor and centralize control within corporate and governmental structures, utilizing historical analysis and contemporary industry observations to support his claims.

Experts and contemporary reviewers recognize this work as a critical, early critique of the digital age's societal implications. Readers frequently note the accessible, journalistic prose style that makes complex technological shifts understandable for a general audience.