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Things That Make Us Smart: Defending Human Attributes in the Age of the Machine

by Donald A Norman

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In Things That Make Us Smart, Donald A. Norman explores the complex interaction between human thought and the technology it creates, arguing for the development of machines that fit our minds, rather than minds that must conform to the machine.Humans have always worked with objects to extend our cognitive powers, from counting on our fingers to designing massive supercomputers. But advanced technology does more than merely assist with thought and memory—the machines we create begin to shape how we think and, at times, even what we value. Norman, in exploring this complex relationship between humans and machines, gives us the first steps towards demanding a person-centered redesign of the machines that surround our lives.

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"In Things That Make Us Smart, Donald A. Norman explores the complex interaction between human thought and the technology it creates, arguing for the development of machines that fit our minds, rather"

Synopsis:

Humans have always worked with objects to extend our cognitive powers, from counting on our fingers to designing massive supercomputers. But advanced technology does more than merely assist with thought and memory--the machines we create begin to shape how we think and, at times, even what we value. Norman, in exploring this complex relationship between humans and machines, gives us the first steps towards demanding a person-centered redesign of the machines that surround our lives.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-280) and index.
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About the Author

Donald A. Norman is Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University, a former “Apple Fellow,” and a partner in the Nielsen Norman Group Consulting Firm, which consults with corporations on design. He is the author of a number of books on design, including Emotional Design and the best-selling The Design of Everyday Things. He lives in Northbrook, Illinois and Palo Alto, California. Donald A. Norman, founding Chair of the Department of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San Diego, is an Apple Fellow at Apple Computer, Inc. He is the author of The Design of Everyday Things, and Turn Signals Are the Facial Expressions of Automobiles.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780201626957
Author:
Norman, Donald A.
Publisher:
Basic Books (AZ)
Author:
Norman, Donald A.
Author:
Dunaeff, Tamara
Author:
Norman, Don
Location:
Reading, Mass. :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Psychology
Subject:
Technology
Subject:
Philosophy & Social Aspects
Subject:
Intellect
Subject:
Cognitive science
Subject:
Human-machine systems
Subject:
General science
Subject:
Science Reference-Philosophy of Science
Copyright:
1993
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
v. 2
Publication Date:
19940331
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
9.14x6.09x.83 in. .91 lbs.
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