In one moment the curtain on the digital silicon wizard was pulled and the total fragility of the global IT system became luminous. The event is an opportunity to highlight our anxious-ridden existence in front of screens, writes Andrew Nikiforuk, Tyee contributing editor. Published July 23, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/07/23/Tech-Meltdown-Wake-Up-Call/

Last Week’s Tech Meltdown Is a Wake-Up Call

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