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Close To The Machine: Technophilia And Its Discontents
Close To The Machine: Technophilia And Its Discontents
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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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Insightful reflection on tech's early impact and human connection
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in understanding the emotional and human side of the tech revolution, this book offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a software engineer navigating the early digital era. Ullman's honest and poetic insights make complex technological transformations feel personal and profound. It's a compelling read for anyone curious about how technology shapes our lives beyond the code.