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28 Sep 09

As We May Think

  • The real heart of the matter of selection, however, goes deeper than a lag in
    the adoption of mechanisms by libraries, or a lack of development of devices for their use. Our ineptitude in getting at the record is largely caused by
    the artificiality of systems of indexing. When data of any sort are placed in
    storage, they are filed alphabetically or numerically, and information is found
    (when it is) by tracing it down from subclass to subclass. It can be in only
    one place, unless duplicates are used; one has to have rules as to which path
    will locate it, and the rules are cumbersome. Having found one item, moreover,
    one has to emerge from the system and re-enter on a new path.
  • The human mind does not work that way. It operates by association.
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11 Jan 09

Slipstream - In Venting, a Computer Visionary Educates - NYTimes.com

  • The computing world, however, forgets its past at its peril. Indeed, it may be worthwhile for the self-congratulatory computing industry not only to read Mr. Nelson’s new book closely, but also to take another look at his more recent software design ideas. They may still point the way forward.
    • But it will still necessitate software or some process or mechanism. I love Nelson's work but have very little to play with. - on 2009-01-11
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