The book although written some years ago is still relevant, although computer technology has advanced immensely... Norbert Wiener was the father of Cybernetics (although please do check out Stafford Beer's work on this subject, he was the father of one of my best friends). Despite its existence well before its time, 'The Human Use of Human Beings' stands as a great precursor to both information technology and media theory. 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Thought this book would provide satisfying insights into modern sociological, political, and economic feedback systems comprised of workers, machines, and capitalists. 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The human use of human beings - cybernetics and society @inproceedings{Wiener1950TheHU, title={The human use of human beings - cybernetics and society}, author={N. Wiener}, year={1950} } N. Wiener; Published 1950; Engineering, Computer Science; Only a few books stand as landmarks in social and scientific upheaval. .create-list-form{margin-bottom:0}.wl-spacing-top-quad-large{margin-top:8.4rem}#create-list-back-navigation{padding-right:10px}#create-list-back-icon{margin-top:4px} Understand human nature and why we do what we do. 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