Reckoning with Matter: Calculating Machines, Innovation, and Thinking about Thinking from Pascal to Babbage

Looking to delve into the fascinating world of calculating machines and innovation? Look no further than "Reckoning with Matter: Calculating Machines, Innovation, and Thinking about Thinking from Pascal to Babbage." This extraordinary book takes you on a mesmerizing journey through history, uncovering the trials and tribulations faced by inventors like Blaise Pascal and Charles Babbage in their quest to create the first calculating machines.

What sets "Reckoning with Matter" apart is its deep exploration of the concrete processes involved in the creation of these extraordinary machines. Author Matthew L. Jones brilliantly maneuvers through a treasure trove of correspondence, ideas, and arguments left behind by these brilliant minds, shedding light on the fascinating world of technical novelty.

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