Pamela McCorduck Livres

The narrative follows twenty-year-old Pamela McCorduck as she navigates the emerging field of artificial intelligence and grapples with C. P. Snow's lecture on the divide between sciences and humanities. These pivotal experiences profoundly influence her intellectual journey and personal development, exploring the intersection of technology and humanistic values during a transformative period in history.

Set against the backdrop of Santa Fe, a wealthy couple, Molloy and Judith, navigate the complexities of love and friendship amidst personal tragedies and societal upheaval following 9/11. Their glamorous gatherings attract influential friends, each hiding their own struggles. As the emotional fallout from the attacks unfolds, intergenerational conflicts arise, forcing the couple to confront profound themes of loss and resilience, particularly through the lens of the poem "Paradise Lost." The narrative weaves together personal and collective challenges during a tumultuous time.

Stories of computer use in such corporations as Texas Instruments, DuPont, IBM, American Express, Canon, Navistar, Fujitsu, and Northrop. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Set against the backdrop of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the narrative weaves together the lives of diverse characters—a scientist, an archaeologist, a financier, an art gallery owner, a filmmaker, and a shelter director. Each grapples with their own risks and burdens, converging at a pivotal moment in their lives. The concept of "The Edge of Chaos" serves as a metaphor for their journeys, highlighting the delicate balance between stability and disorder, where growth occurs amid uncertainty. Their intertwined stories explore themes of change, legacy, and the human experience.

Die Futurologinnen Pamela McCorduck und Nancy Ramsey untersuchen die Zukunft der Frauen und stellen die Frage, ob es einen Rückfall in die Bevormundung oder ein Goldenes Zeitalter der Gleichberechtigung geben wird. Sie entwerfen plausible Szenarien zu diesem Thema.