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The things that make us smart... Defending human qualities in the machine age

الأشياء التي تجعلنا أذكياء .. الدفاع عن الصفات الإنسانية في عصر الآلة

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An in-depth study of the complex interplay between the human mind and the machines through which we think, by the legendary author of  “The Design of Everyday Things” *

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. “Funny and poignant” - The New York Times.**

Humans have long used objects to extend their cognitive abilities, from counting fingers to designing supercomputers. But advanced technology does more than just help with thinking and memory. The machines we build are beginning to shape the way we think, and sometimes even our values. Norman offers us,Through his exploration of this complex relationship between man and machine, he takes the first steps toward demanding a redesign of the machines that surround our lives, with a human-centered focus.

The things that make us smart... Defending human qualities in the machine age

Bibliographic Data

Author
Publisher‎ Basic VentureWebsite
Countryأمريكا
Primary CategoryPhilosophies and Cultures
Published2026
LanguageEnglish (EN)
Pages304 pages
EditionThe first
Dimensions ‎ 6.3 x 1.4 x 9.3 inches
ISBN139780201626957
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About Don Norman

**Don Norman** is a co-founder of Nielsen Norman Group, and holds graduate degrees in both engineering and psychology. His many books include: “Emotional Design,” “Designing Future Things,” “Living with Complexity,” and “Designing Everyday Things.” He resides in Silicon Valley, California.

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