One characteristic that Telstar, the bomb and the computer have … — “A New Journey for the Magi” (1965), p 1; in Decisive Years (April 1965) | The MMM

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One characteristic that Telstar, the bomb and the computer have in common is that of enormous power related to puny hardware.

“A New Journey for the Magi” (1965), p 1; in Decisive Years (April 1965)

Quote #2933

Year: 1965

Chapters: Information | Information Warfare

↪ Also at #2975

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