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The genesis of the digital idea and why it transformed civilization. A few short decades ago, we were informed by the smooth signals of analog television and radio; we communicated using our analog telephones; and we even computed with analog computers. Today our world is digital, built with zeroes and ones. Why did this revolution occur? The Discrete Charm of the Machine explains, in an engaging and accessible manner, the varied physical and logical...
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"Every day on eBay, millions of people buy and sell a vast array of goods, from rare collectibles and antiques to used cars and celebrity memorabilia. The internet auction site is remarkably easy to use, which accounts in part for its huge popularity. But how dies eBay really work, and how does it compare to other kinds of auctions? These are questions that led Ken Steiglitz - computer scientist, collector of ancient coins, and a regular eBay user...