People
The magic of myth and legend has come true in our time. One types the correct incantation on a keyboard, and a display screen comes to life, showing things that never were nor could be.
— Fred Brooks
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
Commands typed on a keyboard become spells in this comparison. A screen can show things that have never existed, making an ordinary piece of technology seem magical. The wonder lies in seeing words and symbols bring impossible images into view.
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