Man-Computer Symbiosis by J. C. R. Licklider (1960)

Re:Man-Computer Symbiosis by J. C. R. Licklider (1960) by jjice on Wednesday July 03, 2024 @12:33PM (#40867581)

This is a _dense_ book (in the best way). So much incredible history that's not as well presented anywhere else I've found. Sitting at 500+ pages and the font is pretty damn small, this is one hell of an informative book. We really stand on the shoulders of giants.

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Re:Man-Computer Symbiosis by J. C. R. Licklider (1960) by pjmorris on Wednesday July 03, 2024 @03:51PM (#40869415)

'The Dream Machine' languished in my 'To read' pile until I started the audiobook while on a road trip earlier this year. I was drawn in and read it through, switching between audio and ebook. I knew parts of the puzzle but it was amazing to see how they all fit together. An amazing book about a series of amazing accomplishments that let us share these ideas so widely and quickly.

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Re:Man-Computer Symbiosis by J. C. R. Licklider (1960) by krtkush on Wednesday July 03, 2024 @12:35PM (#40867608)

Took me about 6 months to finish it. But it was such a fun read! I would put it in the leagues of Making of the Atomic Bomb and Emperors of Maladies.

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Re:Man-Computer Symbiosis by J. C. R. Licklider (1960) by ManuelKiessling on Wednesday July 03, 2024 @01:25PM (#40868095)

And Rocket Men.

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