New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

Bug

Dec 7, 2024
Marcello Vitali-Rosati, a professor of literature and digital culture at the University of Montreal, dives into the intriguing world of bugs in technology. He traces the term's origins from ghostly meanings to modern computer glitches, illustrating how these malfunctions provoke critical thinking. Vitali-Rosati argues that bugs challenge our conventional notions of work and efficiency. He promotes the idea of embracing 'uselessness' as a means to disrupt societal norms, highlighting the hidden nature of computer errors and the need for user trust.
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