The Early Days of Technocentrism

1950s: The Advent of Computing

The dawn of technocentrism began with the invention of the ENIAC, the first general-purpose computer. This behemoth of a machine was a behemoth of a machine, standing over 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide.

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ENIAC's Impact

ENIAC's impact on technocentrism was immense. It paved the way for the development of smaller, more user-friendly computers that would eventually become the norm.

Read about the Magnus, the computer that followed ENIAC

1960s: The Rise of Computing

As the 1960s began, computing technology started to advance rapidly. The invention of the microprocessor and the development of programming languages like Fortran and Cobol made computing more accessible and user-friendly.

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