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GM. Read Bateson on evolutionary flexibility and non-human communication and Hammond on mid 20th century software.
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My boy Hammond
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Kyle Mathews
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which piece by Hammond?
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Early part of this. https://press.stripe.com/the-art-of-doing-science-and-engineering
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Which chapter were you on?
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History of computer software, I believe. Recapped transition from programming in absolute binary to using virtual machines, as well as status quo stickiness and the difference between humane and logical languages.
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Kyle Mathews
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I remember reading this and being really amused at binary programers decrying the advent of assembly 😂some things never change.
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