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We build our computer systems the way we build our cities

by ananiochita on 10/30/22, 10:09 AM with 5 comments

• by youvalv on 10/30/22, 10:13 AM

  It made me think about planned cities, in China, Malaysia, etc. Most of these are ghost cities, and it makes me think the first part of this quote is true in general

• by ananiochita on 10/30/22, 10:09 AM

  "We build our computer systems the way we build our cities; over time, without a plan, on top of ruins."

  -- Ellen Ullman