This document presents "Smarter Than Their Machines: Oral Histories of Pioneers in Interactive Computing," authored by John Cullinane and published by ACM Books in November 2014. This work delves into the foundational period of the computer industry, approximately 75 years prior to its publication, drawing from oral histories archived at the Charles Babbage Institute. It highlights the collaborative efforts between government, industry, and academia that led to significant advancements, including the creation of the computer industry and the Internet. The book features insights from key figures such as J.C.R. Licklider, Ivan Sutherland, and Robert Kahn, offering valuable lessons for contemporary leaders through historical documentation.
This manual serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the evolution of interactive computing. It covers the historical context, the contributions of industry pioneers, and the core message of successful collaboration. The content is intended to provide historical documentation and insights, offering lessons for modern leadership. This English-language publication comprises 218 pages and is presented in EPUB format. It is designed to inform readers about the origins of computing and the individuals who shaped its trajectory, serving as an educational tool for those interested in the history of technology and innovation.
Smarter Than Their Machines: Oral Histories of the Pioneers of Interactive Computing is based on oral histories archived at the Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota. Included are the oral histories of some key pioneers of the computer industry selected by John that led to interactive computing, such as Richard Bloch, Gene Amdahl, Herbert W. Robinson, Sam Wyly, J.C.R. Licklider, Ivan Sutherland, Larry Roberts, Robert Kahn, Marvin Minsky, Michael Dertouzos, and Joseph Traub, as well as his own. John has woven them together via introductions that is, in essence, a personal walk down the computer industry road. John had the unique advantage of having been part of, or witness to, much of the history contained in these oral histories beginning as a co-op student at Arthur D. Little, Inc., in the 1950's. Eventually, he would become a pioneer in his own right by creating the computer industry's first successful software products company (Cullinane Corporation). However, an added benefit of reading these oral histories is that they contain important messages for our leaders of today, at all levels, including that government, industry, and academia can accomplish great things when working together in an effective way. This is how the computer industry was created, which then led to the Internet, both totally unanticipated just 75 years ago.
Author: Cullinane, John
Publisher: ACM Books
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Smarter Than Their Machines: Oral Histories of Pioneers in Interactive Computing
Pages: 00218 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-11-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781627055505
Category: Computers : Computer Science
Category: Computers : History
Smarter Than Their Machines: Oral Histories of the Pioneers of Interactive Computing is based on oral histories archived at the Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota. Included are the oral histories of some key pioneers of the computer industry selected by John that led to interactive computing, such as Richard Bloch, Gene Amdahl, Herbert W. Robinson, Sam Wyly, J.C.R. Licklider, Ivan Sutherland, Larry Roberts, Robert Kahn, Marvin Minsky, Michael Dertouzos, and Joseph Traub, as well as his own. John has woven them together via introductions that is, in essence, a personal walk down the computer industry road. John had the unique advantage of having been part of, or witness to, much of the history contained in these oral histories beginning as a co-op student at Arthur D. Little, Inc., in the 1950's. Eventually, he would become a pioneer in his own right by creating the computer industry's first successful software products company (Cullinane Corporation). However, an added benefit of reading these oral histories is that they contain important messages for our leaders of today, at all levels, including that government, industry, and academia can accomplish great things when working together in an effective way. This is how the computer industry was created, which then led to the Internet, both totally unanticipated just 75 years ago.
Author: Cullinane, John
Publisher: ACM Books
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Smarter Than Their Machines: Oral Histories of Pioneers in Interactive Computing
Pages: 00218 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-11-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781627055505
Category: Computers : Computer Science
Category: Computers : History
