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Things that make us smart

Paperback • 1993 • English

Things that make us smart: Defending human attributes in the age of the machine

By Donald Norman

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In Things That Make Us Smart, Donald A. Norman explores the complex interaction between human thought and the technology it creates, arguing for the development of machines that fit our minds, rather than minds that must conform to the machine.Humans have always worked with objects to extend our cognitive powers, from counting on our fingers to designing massive supercomputers. But advanced technology does more than merely assist with thought and memory,the machines we create begin to shape how ...Show more

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ISBN

9780201626957

Published year

1993

Language

English

Original title

Things that make us smart

Format

Paperback

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