Jan
28
As We May Know
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The title of Bush’s “As We May Think” is quite significant. The history and culture behind the novel concepts that would lead to what we know as a modern computer is summarized in just that one statement. Influential and open minds were able to dream, or perhaps even predict, the extent to which computers would be an essential and important part of our lives. We find ourselves in the 21st centruy, apporximately 50-60 (or maybe more precsiely, 100 or so) years after these great minds impacted our very way of life. Because of these great minds, a computer can be found in virtually every household. Because of these great minds, everyone has access to the internet and an endless amount of information. Because of these great minds, we are able to store data efficiently and effortlessly in order for the next generation, and generations after that, to take advantage of and build upon our experience and mistakes. Because of these great minds, a majority of people are not skeptics who think that computers are the downfall of mankind, but instead, they know that computers are the key to prosperity, progress, and our very way of life.