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Gifts for the Geek: Day 32: ‘Turing’s Cathedral’ by George Dyson

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Computers: They're all around us. You and I are connected at this moment by a stream of information speeding through the internet: an invention that was hardly imaginable by most of us a decade ago, but has since integrated so seamlessly into our lives that the only time we ever really think about it is when it's not there for us to enjoy. We're lucky, you and I. We've enjoyed the fruits of the computer renaissance, but have not had to to birth it ourselves. That was the burden of dedicated scientists from myriad fields - mathematics, engineering, physics - all working together to bring us the remarkable inventions we take for granted now. But their stories need not be forgotten. Turing's Cathedral traces the evolution of the personal computer, beginning with the work of a small group of scientists working in the aftermath of World War II and moving forward to explore their impact on the world. Written by maverick science historian George Dyson, Turing's Cathedral is an engrossing exploration of a pivotal event in the history of the world.


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