Apocalypse of the Computer Part 2 The Future of Computers

Author: Xu Zhiwei
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: "The Computer Revelation," written by Researcher Xu Zhiwei from the Institute of Computing Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences over eight years, is a book about innovation, divided into three parts: "The Story of Computers," "The Secrets of Silicon Valley," and "The Future of Computers."
Part 1, "The Story of Computers," tells representative stories of innovation in computer technology to date.
Part 2, "The Secrets of Silicon Valley," attempts to reveal the cultural mysteries of innovation in the global computer industry, represented by Silicon Valley, including how individuals, enterprises, regions, and governments cultivate an innovative atmosphere, create an innovative environment, promote high-tech inventions and (: translation pending), and train high-quality talent.
Part 3, "The Future of Computers," predicts the new landscape of information technology by 2020 based on the development trends of computer technology.
This is a book about Chinese culture. It tries to use the philosophy of the I Ching, a branch of Chinese culture, to reveal the cultural foundation of innovation in the computer industry. The book is permeated with the fundamental principle of Chinese culture: "All things are born of being, and being is born of non-being." These principles have very practical significance for us today to focus on genuine innovation, avoid bubbles and (: translation pending), and stay grounded.
This is also a book about quality education. It uses numerous stories and examples to show how the computer industry identifies problems, defines them, proposes solutions, learns, conducts research, and innovates. These quality education contents are still relatively lacking in the current education system. Some people, from primary school to graduate school, have never received such education. This innovative quality is one of the most important traits for talents in the 21st century.
This book is suitable for students from middle school to graduate school, parents, and teachers as a reference for quality education, as well as for cultural and popular science reading about computer technology. It can also be used as a textbook for enterprises and institutions to cultivate employees' innovative qualities. Some content in the book, such as the trends of computer development and the example of how the U.S. government planned the development of the Internet, will also benefit government employees.