Science and Humanity Translation Series - Information Worship

Author: (USA) Theodore Roszak
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Publish Date: 1994-08-01
Features: With the increasing popularity of computers, people are also misusing them more frequently. Faced with the countless "information" brought by computers, some blindly worship them, while others are overwhelmed. Computer marketers take advantage of this opportunity to heavily promote the "omnipotence" of computers, bestowing many myths upon them to achieve their sales goals. In response, the author presents unique arguments while discussing the history of computer development, focusing on aspects such as "What is information," "Is the computer omnipotent," and "What is the true art of thinking."
Theodore Roszak is a professor of history at California State University in the United States. His other work, The Shaping of Counter-Culture, was nominated for the National Book Award twice.