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Close to the Machine: Technophilia and Its Discontents
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Unveiling the ecstasy and messiness of technophilia.
This book could be a good read for anyone fascinated by the early days of the digital revolution and wants an insider's perspective. Ellen Ullman delves deep into the world of software engineering, revealing both the excitement and challenges of being at the forefront of technological advancements. Through her intimate and honest storytelling, she showcases the complexities of human life and the struggle to encapsulate it in efficient code. Close to the Machine is a captivating reflection on the profound impact of technology on society and the individuals who shape it.
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Close to the Machine: Technophilia and Its Discontents
by
Ellen Ullman
Regular price
RM28.88 MYR
RM14.26 MYR
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ISBN: 9780872863323
Authors:
Ellen Ullman
Publisher: City Lights Publishers
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Memoir,
Biography,
Technology,
Autobiography,
Personal Development,
Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 974 readers)
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With a New Introduction by Jaron Lanier A Salon Best Book of the Year In 1997, the computer was still a relatively new tool---a sleek and unforgiving machine that was beyond the grasp of most users. With intimate and unflinching detail, software engineer Ellen Ullman examines the strange ecstasy of being at the forefront of the predominantly male technological revolution, and the difficulty of translating the inherent messiness of human life into artful and efficient code. Close to the Machine is an elegant and revelatory mediation on the dawn of the digital era.
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