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title: "The Dream Machine"
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# Hardcover for lasting value 528 pages of deep dive Covers computing history & vision The Dream Machine

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## Summary

> 🖥️ Unlock the origin story of the digital age — before it was cool.

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## Key Features

- • **Epic 528-Page Journey:** Immerse yourself in the full saga of computing’s visionary roots.
- • **From Psyche to Silicon:** Explore how a psychologist shaped the digital revolution decades ahead of its time.
- • **Durable Hardcover Edition:** A collector’s gem built to withstand countless reads and shelf pride.
- • **Top-Ranked Tech Biography:** Join thousands of readers who rated it 4.8/5 for unmatched depth and clarity.
- • **Unrivaled Historical Insight:** Discover the untold story of J.C.R. Licklider, the true pioneer behind the Internet.

## Overview

The Dream Machine is a 528-page hardcover biography by M. Mitchell Waldrop that chronicles the life of J.C.R. Licklider, a visionary who laid the groundwork for modern computing and the Internet. Highly rated by readers and ranked among top computer history books, it offers an authoritative and detailed exploration of computing’s evolution from the 1920s through the 1990s.

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Review: Biography of one visionary and history of compute and Internet under one cover - The book evolves around the life and work of J.C.R Licklider an American psychologist turned computer scientist and pioneer who in the early 1960 envisioned and helped become the reality computers and Internet as we know then today. Book covers entire Lick's life and history of computing from inception in 20's until late 90's. This book makes me want to know more about the history. Huge thanks to the author for great read.
Review: Bästa boken om datorns historai - Jag har läst många böcker om datorns historia och jobbar själv med datorer sedan slutet 70-talet. Av en slump rekommenderade Audible ljudboken om Lickliders insatser för datorns utveckling. Men det var mycket mer än Licklider i boken, otroligt mycket detaljer med information jag aldrig sett i någon bok jag läst tidigare så jag kände att jag utöver ljudboken måste ha pappersboken också - så nu har jag det och är väldigt nöjd. Trodde du att Apple uppfann den grafiska användarvänliga datorn? Du måste läsa denna bok där du får ser att 20 år innan var de absolut viktigaste delarna i det vi idag anser som state-of-the-art redan utvecklade. Bästa bok jag läst om datorns historia - Rekommenderas varmt för den som vill veta vad som egentligen hände på 40-talet och fram till "persondatorernas" revolution.

## Features

- Language: english
- Binding Type: hardcover
- Number of pages: 528

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #67,110 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #86 in Computer Hardware & DIY #99 in Computer History & Culture #132 in Science & Technology |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 117 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Biography of one visionary and history of compute and Internet under one cover
*by J***S on 24 April 2020*

The book evolves around the life and work of J.C.R Licklider an American psychologist turned computer scientist and pioneer who in the early 1960 envisioned and helped become the reality computers and Internet as we know then today. Book covers entire Lick's life and history of computing from inception in 20's until late 90's. This book makes me want to know more about the history. Huge thanks to the author for great read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bästa boken om datorns historai
*by G***N on 4 November 2024*

Jag har läst många böcker om datorns historia och jobbar själv med datorer sedan slutet 70-talet. Av en slump rekommenderade Audible ljudboken om Lickliders insatser för datorns utveckling. Men det var mycket mer än Licklider i boken, otroligt mycket detaljer med information jag aldrig sett i någon bok jag läst tidigare så jag kände att jag utöver ljudboken måste ha pappersboken också - så nu har jag det och är väldigt nöjd. Trodde du att Apple uppfann den grafiska användarvänliga datorn? Du måste läsa denna bok där du får ser att 20 år innan var de absolut viktigaste delarna i det vi idag anser som state-of-the-art redan utvecklade. Bästa bok jag läst om datorns historia - Rekommenderas varmt för den som vill veta vad som egentligen hände på 40-talet och fram till "persondatorernas" revolution.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Mind-Blowing Exploration of Computing's Evolution
*by J***N on 24 March 2024*

Hold onto your transistors, because "The Dream Machine" is not your average tech read. It's an epic adventure that blasts you from the primitive spark of computing to the mind-bending realm of Artificial Intelligence. This book isn't just about circuits and code; it's a captivating story of human ingenuity, relentless curiosity, and the insatiable desire to push the boundaries of what's possible. The Dream Machine takes you back to the dawn of computing, where the abacus ruled the roost. You'll witness the birth of groundbreaking ideas, like the analytical engine of Charles Babbage, a contraption so ahead of its time it could be considered the first computer in spirit. The journey continues with the pioneers like Alan Turing who cracked the Enigma code, and John von Neumann, who laid the foundation for modern computers. Prepare to be awestruck by the sheer grit and intellectual power it took to bring these early machines to life.

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