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Global Big Tech Class for Teens
Global Big Tech Class for Teens
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Book Introduction
"Don't major in computer science" (Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang)
"Developer jobs will be threatened" (Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg)
In the AI ​​era, a must-read for big tech professionals and future planners!
A 3-in-1 integrated liberal arts course covering career paths, essay writing, and even investment!


Global Big Tech, especially the M7 (Google, Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft), are not simply companies that develop technology.
It is now widely recognized that their actions and visions are substantially transforming our future, from technologies like artificial intelligence to climate change and space.
"Global Big Tech Class for Teens" is a virtual tour of big tech companies set in New York, Texas, Silicon Valley, and Seattle.
You can experience the innovation and value of big tech by vividly exploring Google's New York office, Tesla's Gigafactory, Nvidia's Voyager, Apple Park, and Amazon's The Spheres.


Following the previous installment, “Warren Buffett’s Economics Lessons for Teens,” the three main characters, Kyungmin, Hyemin, and Teacher Ahn, become friendly companions for the readers.
A variety of characters who assist you on your journey also appear, adding to the fun! From the early days of the PC, when graphics didn't exist, to virtual reality and AI, this game tells a vivid story of the development of the IT industry.
Additionally, through virtual interviews with M7 CEOs, you can gain practical guidance on the talent Big Tech needs, future majors, and career paths.

This book is not just an interesting story.
As the importance of essay writing in college entrance exams grows, the "Teacher Ahn's Thoughts" section included in each chapter provides essay questions that explore social, economic, and ethical issues.
In addition, the book's value is enhanced by the inclusion of a guide to Big Tech 7 and major prestigious universities.
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index
preface
Characters
prolog
Before we begin
A 10-Day Big Tech M7 Exploration Journey

01 Encountering Google in New York, the global financial center

Entering New York, the world's financial capital
How did Google start?
Embracing YouTube and Android, into a new world!
[Virtual Interview] Google's Future Class
[Teacher Ahn's thoughts added]

02 Encounter Tesla in Texas, the heart of the energy industry.

There's an Iron Man in Texas?!
Elon Musk's dream
The true identity of the mafia that has taken over the tech industry.
GigaTexas: Tesla's Dizzying Journey
A private company is making rockets?
[Virtual Interview] Tesla's Future Lessons
[Teacher Ahn's thoughts added]

03 Paradise on Earth, Overwhelmed by NVIDIA in California

Into the California Sunshine
Nvidia attribute tutoring
The protagonist of the AI ​​revolution
[Virtual Interview] NVIDIA's Future Class
[Teacher Ahn's thoughts added]

04 A Great Legacy: Reading the Future at Apple Park

Kimbap or burrito? No, it's "Apple"! 136
Entering Apple Park! 139
Jobs's Return to the World and the Birth of the iPhone 150
The Apple ecosystem continues to expand 157
[Virtual Interview] Apple's Future Lessons
[Teacher Ahn's thoughts added]

05 Shouting out Meta in Silicon Valley, the playground of IT geniuses

Campus? No, Meta's digital playground!
Is Facebook's DNA Hacker-Way?
Why Did Facebook Buy Instagram?
[Virtual Interview] Meta's Future Class
[Teacher Ahn's thoughts added]

06 A Sleepless Night in Seattle Unveils a New Amazon

Going to Seattle, the Amazon City
Amazon began as a humble online bookstore.
The most customer-centric company on earth
The boy who dreamed of space builds a lunar lander.
[Virtual Interview] Amazon's Future Class
[Teacher Ahn's thoughts added]

07 Walking Through the History of Innovation with Microsoft

On the way to Microsoft headquarters
The most important decision in the history of the software industry
Microsoft after Bill Gates
[Virtual Interview] Microsoft's Future Class
[Teacher Ahn's thoughts added]

08 Meet Buffett in Omaha, the world's most famous country town.

The Woodstock of Capitalism: Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Shareholder Meeting
A dreamlike period

Epilogue
Big Tech 7 & University Tour Guide

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Into the book
“Yen? Bubble?”
Kyungmin tilted his head.

“I don’t know, but… it’s a thought that suddenly occurred to me.
Could the current Big Tech landscape be a bubble? Bubbles can burst, right? Even if they don't burst like bubbles, can companies like Apple and Google continue to grow?
“That’s a good question.”
Teacher Ahn said.

“Let’s check that question ourselves starting tomorrow.
If the Plaza Hotel was the site of financial history, we are now embarking on a journey to the site of a technological revolution.
“Let’s get some rest today and look forward to seeing where Olivia will introduce us tomorrow.”
The three of them went to their respective rooms and went to sleep, looking forward to meeting again the next day.

--- p.28

Kyungmin: What skills do I need to work at Google?
Sunda: There are three main things needed.
The first is humanity.

Kyungmin: Isn't that too obvious an answer?!
Sunda: That might sound like it.
But it's a really important condition for us.
I hope you develop the character to willingly help your colleagues without being asked to do so.
Let's take a simple example. If there's trash scattered around the office, should you leave it there, or should you pick it up and throw it away? If you're the type of person who ignores it, you're not a good fit for our company.
People like that are more likely to pass on work to others or pretend not to know if they are given it later.
Hyemin: Okay, if you put your mind to it, you can develop that kind of character! What other skills are needed?
--- p.56

“NVIDIA might be an unfamiliar company to my middle school friends.
So before we take a tour of the building, let me tell you why Nvidia is getting so much attention these days.
"Hey, Kyungmin! You have a computer at home, right?"
"Huh? Are you ignoring me, or are you ignoring Koreans? In Korea, almost every household has a computer, and high-speed internet is, of course, widespread! When it comes to smartphones, Apple and Samsung! Our country is an IT powerhouse!"
“I know, Korea is amazing! That’s why I asked.
Most computers have a component called a ‘graphics card.’
“I know! My home computer also has a GeForce graphics card.”
"you're right.
Anyone who loves games has probably heard of the name GeForce at least once.
Most high-performance computers have NVIDIA branded GeForce graphics cards.”
--- p.111

Kyungmin: So, does that mean people no longer need to do anything? Since AI does everything, isn't there no reason to study?
Jensen: That's a good question.
So what should we study now?
Computer science technology is advancing day by day, and human involvement is decreasing.
If so, we need to redirect that passion and energy to other areas.
(Omitted) So, what happens next? If AI can solve not only human-created exam questions, but also questions it creates itself, then humans might end up having to take AI-created exams instead.
It's literally a 'turn of the tables'.
Kyungmin: So, are we going to be dominated by AI?
Jensen: Rather, I believe that AI will bring about fundamental changes in our society.
We will all be working with AI someday.
By the time Kyungmin and Hyemin grow up, they might be working alongside AI robots that physically move in the real world!
--- pp.129-131

“Oh my, so in the past you had to reboot your computer after using a program?”
Kyungmin couldn't hide his surprise.
Sean smiled and nodded.
“In this day and age, with AI PCs on the horizon, it’s hard to believe a story like this.
But that was the case until just over 30 years ago.
“Because the very fact that you can click and run the desired program by simply moving the mouse on the monitor screen was an ‘innovation.’”
“I feel once again that technological advancement is really fast.
So what else has improved in Windows 2.0?”
Hyemin asked.
--- pp.147-148

Teacher Ahn said with a pleased smile.
"Of course! This is just the beginning! When you return to Korea, why not keep an eye on the American big tech companies you visited? It'll give you valuable insights not only into investment, but also into what kind of future you should prepare for, what major to choose, and what to study."
Hye-min also looked out the window with regret.

“Hearing about not only technology but also the vision for the Earth and space gave me a lot to think about.
“Thank you for giving me a great experience, teacher!”
Kyungmin's eyes became serious.

“I’m going to work hard to save up my seed money and invest steadily, and come back when I grow up with the money I’ve earned!”
“Hearing your stories makes me feel really proud.
It was worth the long journey.
When you go back, the teacher will watch how hard you study.
“Economy, investment, and even studying English!”
--- pp.272-273

Publisher's Review
What will you study and major in in the coming era of physical AI?
- Stories about global big tech and technological innovation that young people need to know to prepare for college entrance exams and the next five to ten years.
- A virtual tour of America that's as fun as a web novel, read in one night.


Today's world is changing rapidly. Cutting-edge technologies such as AI, cloud computing, electric vehicles, and digital media are dominating our lives.
At the heart of this transformation are the global Big Tech companies, or M7, namely Alphabet (Google), Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, Meta (formerly Facebook), Amazon, and Microsoft.
These companies aren't just driving technological innovation; they're also transforming the world's economy, culture, education, and even the way we relate to one another.

This book, "Global Big Tech Lessons for Teens," provides young people with the knowledge and insight they need to understand the history and present of these companies and prepare for the future.
Beyond simple corporate exploration, this book offers valuable insights for planning your child's career and academic direction! More important than being born with a silver spoon in your mouth is developing a perspective on the world, and this book will help parents and children cultivate that insight together.


Understanding Big Tech, the center of the AI ​​era, is the first step toward preparing for the future.

The "era of physical AI" declared by NVIDIA's Jensen Huang at CES 2025 garnered worldwide attention.
Mark Zuckerberg warned that AI technology could even threaten developers' jobs.
These statements demonstrate how technological advancements extend beyond mere industrial innovation to impact human society as a whole.

For young people living in this era centered around AI and digital technology, understanding big tech companies is not an option, but a necessity.
M7 is not just a business.
They create new technologies and services, shaping our daily lives and determining the direction of our future.
Understanding what Big Tech companies are, what their goals are, and how their innovations are impacting the world is essential knowledge for teenagers to plan their futures.

The environment that today's teenagers will face in three or five years will be completely different from now.
In a world of rapidly changing technology and industry, choosing a career path and major isn't simply a matter of "interest." Global big tech companies leading the AI ​​era are going beyond mere technological innovation to redefine social structure and the future of the economy.

This book provides middle and high school students with a detailed explanation of the future talent Big Tech demands and the cutting-edge technologies they will be working with.
The growth stories and current visions of the Big Tech 7 go beyond mere corporate narratives; they offer concrete hints for teenagers on what majors to choose and what technologies to study amidst the changing future.

Specifically, through virtual tours and CEO interviews, we help students discover for themselves "what talent big tech companies are looking for now" and "what they need to study to prepare for the future."
This goes beyond simply providing information; it provides students with practical guidance in developing concrete career plans.

- An exciting travel story tailored to teenagers' eye level

"Global Big Tech Class for Teens" delivers weighty topics of technology and economics to teenagers while still offering the fun of reading in web novel format.
Through a virtual tour set in New York, Texas, Silicon Valley, and Seattle, readers can vividly experience the innovation landscape of global big tech companies.

The book charts a journey that begins at Google's New York office, continuing to Tesla's Gigafactory in Texas, Nvidia and Apple in Silicon Valley, and the Meta Campus, as well as the headquarters of Amazon and Microsoft in Seattle. Through virtual interviews with CEOs, readers explore the visions and talent profiles of these big tech companies, immersing themselves in the experience of exploring the sites themselves.

The main characters of the prequel, "Warren Buffett's Economics for Teens," Kyungmin, Hyemin, and Teacher Ahn, are relatable to readers, and the various characters that appear as travel assistants increase the immersion of the story.
Readers will learn the core values ​​of big tech companies naturally, along with engaging stories.


- Optimized structure for essay preparation and curriculum-linked learning

The importance of the essay-based admissions process in college admissions is once again growing.
Timely issues such as technology ethics and big tech are also frequently discussed.
To this end, the "Mr. Ahn's Thoughts Plus" section included in each chapter of this book provides essay questions that explore social, economic, and ethical issues, starting with the story of big tech companies.
Additionally, reference materials and sample answers for each question are provided through the publisher's channel, which is very useful for teachers and parents.


In addition, this book contains content that can be naturally linked to various subjects.


* Linked to social and economics curriculum: Learn about capitalism and economic structure through the growth process and entrepreneurship of big tech.
* Linked to career and occupational courses: We analyze the talent profiles of the AI ​​era and the talent profiles required by big tech companies, providing opportunities for career exploration.
* Expand reading activities and learning: Use essay questions and additional materials to expand reading activities such as book reports, presentations, and team projects.

An era of rapid change. Beyond competition with AI, we are entering an era where AI will become our colleagues, our bosses, and even our interviewers and test-takers.
It is difficult for young people to choose competitive majors and career paths for the next five, ten, or twenty years with the same mindset as in the past.
What should we learn, study, and prepare for in this era of rapid change? This book will serve as a valuable guide for teenagers, answering the question, "What should I do now?" as they plan their future.

★ Limited first edition 'special supplement' provided ★

First-time readers will receive a special supplement, "Big 7 U.S. Stocks: What You Would Have Bought 10 Years Ago."
What would your situation be like if you had bought the Big 7 10 years ago? And how can you find investment opportunities for the next 10 years? This 40-page special appendix provides investment information for that purpose.
For parents and youth interested in investing, we analyze stock price data from global big tech companies and provide investment guidance through seasonal index analysis.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: January 13, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 280 pages | 150*214*17mm
- ISBN13: 9791199067622
- ISBN10: 1199067628

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