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Read Me: The Books that Inspired the Computing Revolution
How can you truly grasp what is happening in computing? One powerful answer has endured: “Read a book!”
In this conversation with historian W. Patrick McCray, we learn how the most influential books in computing didn’t just explain technology but also ignited the computer revolution. CHM curator, David C. Brock, moderates.
This conversation was recorded on January 20, 2026, at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. To watch a video of this program, please visit the Computer History Museum's YouTube channel.
To learn more about the Computer History Museum and our upcoming CHM Live events, visit our website at www.computerhistory.org
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By Computer History MuseumHow can you truly grasp what is happening in computing? One powerful answer has endured: “Read a book!”
In this conversation with historian W. Patrick McCray, we learn how the most influential books in computing didn’t just explain technology but also ignited the computer revolution. CHM curator, David C. Brock, moderates.
This conversation was recorded on January 20, 2026, at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. To watch a video of this program, please visit the Computer History Museum's YouTube channel.
To learn more about the Computer History Museum and our upcoming CHM Live events, visit our website at www.computerhistory.org