The Stupidity of Computers

A history of the divide between computing and language, and why we “define and regiment our lives, including our social lives and our perceptions of our selves, in ways that are conducive to what a computer can ‘understand.’”

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Our second issue is out now, with essays from: Cassie McDaniel, about how designers can change the world in far-flung industries; Sharlene King, about homework’s role in our daily work; and Francisco Inchauste, about how to build more meaningful businesses.

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