Next the future just happened is a book by michael lewis published on july 17 2001 by w w norton company the book argues that rapidly evolving technology will upend the power structure of society it gives power to the youngster who doesnt have preconceptions and entrenched interests. Next the future just happened by michael lewis 368 rating details 1653 ratings 129 reviews with his knowing eye and wicked pen michael lewis reveals how the internet boom has encouraged changes in the way we live work and think in the midst of one of the greatest status revolutions in the history of the world the internet has . With michael lewis keith chegwin steve hogarth mark kelly michael lewis investigates how the internet is changing power dynamics. So when i heard the buzz on michael lewis next the future just happened it was an instant one click what i found was a book that overstates and oversells its thesis but is still a valuable look at how the web is beginning to affect our culture in unanticipated ways. Next the future just happened is about the internet and its effect on world business politics and relationships i have been learning about computers for some time now and thought this would be a useful read so far its good lewis is using case studies to demonstrate his understanding there is the story of a boy who made big bucks