Software Is a Mirror, Not Magic. Thoughts on the Magical Computer Myth(globalgum.com)

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Software Is a Mirror, Not Magic. Thoughts on the Magical Computer Myth

https://www.globalgum.com/analysis/mirror-not-magic/

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I haven't been particularly active on HN in a long time, but I've been tinkering with this manifesto for nearly a year and thought it belonged here.

I've grown a bit frustrated with how much "Magical Computer" thinking has permeated our business culture (amongst the less technical at least). I think the business population needs to see better their tools for what they are - a mirror reflection of human behavior and not magic.