W. Patrick Mccray

About the Author

W. Patrick McCray is a distinguished historian of science and technology, renowned for his insightful explorations of how computing has shaped modern society. With a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and a faculty position at the University of California, Santa Barbara, McCray has dedicated his career to unraveling the cultural and intellectual threads of technological innovation. His work bridges the gap between arcane engineering feats and their profound societal impacts, making complex histories accessible to a broad audience. In README: A Bookish History of Computing from Electronic Brains to Everything Machines, McCray chronicles the evolution of computers from their embryonic stages to ubiquitous digital companions, offering a narrative that is both erudite and engaging. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, he illuminates the human stories behind the machines that define our era.