Authenticate Thyself
9 days ago
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- IBM consulted Jacques Perret, a Classics professor, to name their new computer in France, leading to the term 'ordinateur'.
- The IBM Model 650, introduced in the 1950s, was a significant early computer used for various commercial applications.
- Computers have evolved from large, room-sized machines to small, powerful devices that influence daily life and decision-making.
- Modern computing integrates real-time data processing, influencing everything from traffic management to social interactions.
- The concept of 'selfdom' emerges, where digital identities and platforms shape personal autonomy and societal structures.
- Authenticity and authentication become central concerns in digital interactions, with implications for privacy and identity.
- The internet and social media have transformed knowledge dissemination, leading to both empowerment and fragmentation.
- Political campaigns leverage data and algorithms to target and influence voters, reshaping democratic processes.
- Sovereign individuals and digital platforms challenge traditional social and political structures, creating new forms of control and influence.
- Computers now serve quasi-religious functions, shaping identities, beliefs, and societal norms in profound ways.