In the tradition of classics such as The Lives of a Cell , a bold reframing of our relationship with technology that argues code is “a universal force—swirling through disciplines, absorbing ideas, and connecting worlds” (Linda Liukas). In the digital world, code is the essential primary building block, the equivalent of the cell or DNA in the biological sphere—and almost as mysterious. Code can create entire worlds, real and virtual; it allows us to connect instantly to people and places around the globe; and it performs tasks that were once only possible in science fiction. It is a superpower, and not just in a technical sense. It is also a gateway to ideas. As vividly illustrated by Samuel Arbesman, it is the ultimate connector, providing new insight and meaning into how everything from language and mythology to biblical texts, biology, and even our patterns of thought connect with the history and nature of computing. While the building block of code can be used for many wondrous things it can also create deeper wedges in our society and be weaponized to cause damage to our planet or our civilization. Code and computing are too important to be left to the tech community; it is essential that each of us engage with it. And we fail to understand it to our detriment. By providing us with a framework to think about coding and its effects upon the world and placing the past, current, and future developments in computing into its broader setting we see how software and computers can work for people as opposed to against our needs. With this deeper understanding into the “why” of coding we can be masters of technology rather than its subjects.
Take Control of Shortcuts Rosemary Orchard Improve your iPad and iPhone workflows with automation! Version 1.1, updated 09/30/2020 Automation is no longer just for advanced Mac and PC users! Apple’s Shortcuts app lets anyone with an iPhone or iPad automate day-to-day tasks, from the simple to the complex. This book is a complete introduction to… <a href="https://ioleggotuleggi.it/sistemi-operativi/take-control-of-shortcuts/" rel="bookmark">Leggi tutto »<span class="screen-reader-text">Take Control of Shortcuts</span></a>
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Molecole che fanno cose Chimicazza «La chimica serve fondamentalmente a una sola cosa: farci stare bene.» Nella storia dell’evoluzione umana nulla ha avuto un impatto di così fondamentale importanza come la capacità di manipolare e trasformare la materia, plasmarla e soggiogarla fino al suo più intimo livello, quello atomico, e riorganizzarla per… <a href="https://ioleggotuleggi.it/chimica/molecole-che-fanno-cose/" rel="bookmark">Leggi tutto »<span class="screen-reader-text">Molecole che fanno cose</span></a>
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L’ululato del lupo Kayla Gabriel Quando Penny si imbatte in una bufera di neve nel Passo d’Inverno, sta provando a scappare dai propri problemi… ma non sa che si sta dirigendo a tutta velocità verso problemi molto più grossi e molto più sexy. Quando il maschio alfa Harlan Craig trova una bellissima donna dai capelli… <a href="https://ioleggotuleggi.it/paranormale/lululato-del-lupo/" rel="bookmark">Leggi tutto »<span class="screen-reader-text">L’ululato del lupo</span></a>
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The Quantum Story Jim Baggott Utterly beautiful. Profoundly disconcerting. Quantum theory is quite simply the most successful account of the physical universe ever devised. The pursuit of its implications has been the driving motivation of physicists for 100 years. Jim Baggott traces the story, the personalities and the rivalries, through 40 turning-point moments.… <a href="https://ioleggotuleggi.it/fisica/the-quantum-story/" rel="bookmark">Leggi tutto »<span class="screen-reader-text">The Quantum Story</span></a>
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Sotto tiro David Baldacci John Puller è un veterano di guerra e il miglior agente speciale del Comando dell’esercito degli Stati Uniti per le indagini penali. Suo padre era una leggenda dell’aeronautica e suo fratello, un alto ufficiale dell’esercito, sta scontando una condanna all’ergastolo per tradimento in un carcere militare di massima sicurezza. Puller non… <a href="https://ioleggotuleggi.it/misteri-e-gialli/sotto-tiro/" rel="bookmark">Leggi tutto »<span class="screen-reader-text">Sotto tiro</span></a>
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Legion of Super Heroes (2004-) #1 Mark Waid & Barry Kitson “AND WE ARE LEGION.” The early days of the 31st century are a Golden Age for the galaxy, as poverty, famine, war and disease have become relics of the past, not only on Earth but on most other known worlds. The Dawning… <a href="https://ioleggotuleggi.it/narrativa-a-fumetti/legion-of-super-heroes-2004-1/" rel="bookmark">Leggi tutto »<span class="screen-reader-text">Legion of Super Heroes (2004-) #1</span></a>
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