I will be interested to read this book. I spent a lot of time on Wired's online community before they killed it, fostering friendships that last to this day.

I still consider my article 'The rise and Fall of Wired' to be one of my better, and most overlooked, works. See especially the last section, 'Conclusion'.

http://www.downes.ca/wired/welcome.htm

Stephen, I just read your Wired article from mid-98. Enjoyed it thoroughly. There's something magical about the revolutionary spirit. You expect things to turn out not just a little better, but mind-blowingly awesome.