Monographs Response
The first monograph I read was by Claire L. Evans, in which she explores women’s involvement in the evolution of
Blog #2
Of the choices for reading, I went with Broad Bands by Claire L. Evans, The Information by James Gleick, and The Cybernetics Moment by Ronald R. Kline. The first chapter of Broad Bands was called A Computer Wanted, it provided some the lives and accomplishments of a few different Mathematicians, one of which I had […]
Three Key Monographs
Of the five selected monographs, I choose three key ones. The Information by James Gleick, Media Technology and Society by Brian Winston, and The Cybernetics Moment by Robert Kline. Winston summarizes technological progress as not being removed from social conditions. “There is nothing in the histories of electrical and electronic communication systems to indicate that […]
On the History of Communication and Information as provided by Winston, Gleick, and Evans
In “Media, Technology, and Society[1],” author Brian Winston argues that the term “revolution,” when used to describe the more recent events in the progression of technology, is ill-fitting, as the historical record indicates a slower pace of change than what is typically associated with terms like “revolution.” He states that:… Read more“On the History of Communication and Information as provided by Winston, Gleick, and Evans”
Second Blog Post
Of the five possible readings, I chose Broad Bands by Claire L. Evans, The Information by James Gleick, and The Cybernetics Movement by Ronald R. Kline. The introduction of Broad Bands highlights the mathematical and logistical advancements that eventually lead to the creation of the modern computer, starting with the first recorded use of the …
Reading/Reflecting on Intros
Of the five introductions we were tasked with reading, the ones that I landed on were The Cybernetics Moment by Ronald Kline, The Information by James Gleick, and Media Technology and Society by Brian Winston. Kline’s introduction provided context for the rise of the term cybernetics in the wake of the information age. For Kline, …
Approaches to the Study of the Information Age
In reading the different introductions by the different authors, my first observation was just how different some of the perspectives were on the Information Age. More specifically, the history of the creation of the computer and the science and math behind it could start in just about any place in human history, and each author […]
Blog #1
Hello, my name is Jack (James) Collier and I am a senior in the computer science department. I am taking History of the Information age as my capstone for the digital studies minor. I spoke to a digital studies professor last semester and told him about my interests and he recommended that I take this […]
Blog Post #2
I decided to read the first 3 articles in order. Broad Bands — Claire L. Evans — Chapter 1.pdf Download Broad Bands — Claire L. Evans — Chapter 1.pdf Media Technology and Society – Brian Winston — Introduction.pdf Download Media Technology and Society – Brian Winston — Introduction.pdf The Information — James Gleick–Introduction.pdf The intro to Claire […]
1/16/2025
Hi! As you may have gathered by the domain name, my name is Kaine Beaumont. I am a History and Education major getting my certification to teach History at the middle and high school levels. I am initially a transfer student from Germanna Community College. I love to bake, watch movies, and yap, preferably in …