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Behind the Screens : How the internet works and how to make it work for you - Niraj Lal

Behind the Screens

How the internet works and how to make it work for you

By: Niraj Lal, Aska (Illustrator)

eBook | 3 February 2026

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The internet is one of the most life-changing inventions in history. But there are things happening behind the screens that are changing how we behave: influencing what we buy, what we' re interested in and how long we stay online. As we start using the internet and AI to do everything, it' s helpful to explore how the tech is using us a little too. Written by award-winning scientist Dr Niraj (Nij) Lal, host of the ABC's kids' podcast Imagine This, and illustrated by comic artist Aska, Behind the Screens is the must-have guide to help young people be online in the best way possible. This book explores: data collection and digital surveillance the power of algorithms a future with artificial intelligence the pros and cons of gaming and social media how to be happy and safe online. It answers questions like: If YouTube, Instagram and TikTok are all free, how come their owners are some of the richest people on the planet? Why is it so hard to stop scrolling? How do I know who to trust on the internet? How can I avoid being tracked by tech companies?

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