So What Happened This Day February 7th In Technology History?
Since we all work with computers and depend upon their technology, I thought it might be interesting to learn what happened today in computer technology history.
February 7th Computer Technology HappeningFebruary 7, 1956 Doug Ross presented a paper on Gestalt Programming at the Western Joint Computer Conference in Los Angeles. His presentation highlighted the concept of taking the 3 phases of human endeavor: concept, expression and execution and associating them with the use of a special machine language so the computer could process and tie them together into integrated units of computer behavior to achieve a desired result and effect.
What Does This Really Mean?In reality this led to taking human conversation and thinking and integrating it into units of computer behavior. This was known as the integration of human conversation and thinking (verbal or mental) with the mechanical capability of a computer to carry out complex concepts and repetitive behavior much faster than the human brain could ever achieve.
Here's The Impact TodayToday that’s exactly what happens. We take our computers and their inner workings for granted. Each day we think our thoughts (manually typing or verbally expressing) and expect the computer to take our thoughts and present them to others seamlessly.
ActionEnjoy your usage of modern technology today.
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Wow!! Great information there. We just take so much for granted where technology is concern. Most of us are just aware of the expected outcome without giving thought to the process behind it.
Thanks for sharing.
I did not know this. Thanks! Things have developed. In the late 60's, I wanted to take a new course called programming but was intimidated by the state of the art computer than had 2 terminals and took up most of the new wing of a library building. Today, I am sitting at my desk with a computer than is a hundred times more powerful and I can close it up and put it in my briefcase.
I know it is amazing. Back in the 80's I had to learn Assembly and Fortran. Oh. That really stretched my thinking.
My sister still has an Old Radio Shack computer for the 80's. It barely works anymore. But everyone in a while she has to boot it up for fund and see if it will actually work. That is definitely an antique.
Nice we have such small devices today.
This is very interesting, George.
I started working with computers in the early 80s and have enjoyed seeing the technological evolution and advancements come to fruition.
So grateful that today I am able to build a global business from the comfort of my couch . . . or the mountains. 🙂
Thank you for sharing.
Cassi
We started with computers in the 80's too. Amazing how far we have come. We remember the cards and what a disaster if they got out of order.
Like you say, it is marvelous we can go anywhere with our laptop of mobile device today and use them. That is almost any where.
Cards and floppy discs, George! 😂🤣
I think I still have a couple stored away somewhere.
The progress is awesome!
Cassi
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Very interesting info I didn't no.
Thanks for sharing
Have a pleasant day
You are very welcome.
Have a great day.