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Thomas S. Mullaney, "The Chinese Computer: A Global History of the Information Age" (MIT Press, 2024)

New Books in East Asian Studies

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Navigating the Evolution of Chinese Language Technology

This chapter explores the transformation of the Chinese written language for modern keyboards, emphasizing the complexities involved in adapting numerous characters. The speaker shares their journey of writing a new book on the history of Chinese computing, detailing their research challenges and personal motivations. Additionally, the conversation delves into the fragility of information and the nuances of disappearance in literature and technology, highlighting how intellectual inquiry evolves through personal experiences.

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