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In this fully revised edition, Donald Norman explores the deep relationship between humans and machines, tracing how tools—from fingers to supercomputers—extend cognitive power. He argues that sophisticated technology not only aids memory but also shapes thought and values, and calls for a redesign of our everyday devices that aligns with human minds instead of forcing users to adapt.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Philosophy/Philosophy of Mind
Authors: Donald A. Norman
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