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# The Dream Machine

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desertcart.com: The Dream Machine: 9781732265110: Waldrop, M. Mitchell: Books

Review: A Mind-Blowing Exploration of Computing's Evolution - 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.
Review: An amazing story - The Dream Machine is truly the best book on the history of computing. The story dives deep into the trials and tribulations faced by the many creators of the technology that runs life in the 21st century — starting at the very beginning of the journey in the early 1800s. You’ll learn about the key players from the universities, government, and corporations who all worked together to bring computing to life. The book is definitely dense. The author didn’t seem to skip a beat with all of the fine details that range from points within conversations to pivotal moments that formed how the world works. That means the book isn’t for everyone; I’ve gifted it to a few people who never got all the way through. But it’s a joy to those who want the full picture of how computing was invented (me). This is within my top five books that I’ve ever read — the stories are phenomenal and I feel like I actually understand the full history of computers. And I can’t forget to mention the beauty of the iridescent cover. This book stands out on your shelf!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #75,280 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Computing Industry History #28 in History of Technology #158 in Scientist Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (286) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 1.5 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | Fourth |
| ISBN-10  | 1732265119 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1732265110 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 528 pages |
| Publication date  | September 25, 2018 |
| Publisher  | Stripe Press |

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## Customer Reviews

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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An amazing story
*by J***N on July 11, 2022*

The Dream Machine is truly the best book on the history of computing. The story dives deep into the trials and tribulations faced by the many creators of the technology that runs life in the 21st century — starting at the very beginning of the journey in the early 1800s. You’ll learn about the key players from the universities, government, and corporations who all worked together to bring computing to life. The book is definitely dense. The author didn’t seem to skip a beat with all of the fine details that range from points within conversations to pivotal moments that formed how the world works. That means the book isn’t for everyone; I’ve gifted it to a few people who never got all the way through. But it’s a joy to those who want the full picture of how computing was invented (me). This is within my top five books that I’ve ever read — the stories are phenomenal and I feel like I actually understand the full history of computers. And I can’t forget to mention the beauty of the iridescent cover. This book stands out on your shelf!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ More computer history, in detail
*by D***E on November 29, 2018*

I've waded through a lot of these books, Dealers in Lightning, The Soul of a new Machine; this one required a lot of wading. Thoroughly engaging with lots of interesting characters, there's a lot of history here. 4 stars, but approach with the understanding that's it's a complicated book about a complicated topic.

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