Computing isn't everything
The technology world has many problems: sexism, homophobia and/or heterosexism, classism, ageism, trolls, and more โ often reflecting the imperfections of broader society. One of the more pernicious problems is our denigration of the non-technical. Yes, science and technology are important, and computing in particular is important โ but it is not everything. Science and technology are nothing without public understanding and engagement โ a computer does nothing without an operator.
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Posted: Aug 28, 2012
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Posted: Aug 28, 2012
Tags: journalism quinnorton nickdepetrillo