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A vivid history of the birth of the digital computer, this book follows the scientists, mathematicians, and visionaries who gathered at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton to transform abstract theories of computation into a working machine. Set against the backdrop of World War II and the postwar scientific boom, it explores the collaboration, rivalries, and intellectual breakthroughs that shaped the modern digital age. Along the way, it considers profound questions about artificial intelligence, human creativity, and the evolving relationship between people and machines. Rich in technical insight and human detail, the narrative reveals how a small community of thinkers helped create the foundations of our computational world.
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First Published
2012
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eng
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