The Dream Machine (book)

*The Dream Machine: J.C.R. Licklider and the Revolution That Made Artificial Intelligence* by M. Mitchell Waldrop explores how computer scientist J.C.R. Licklider envisioned a future where humans and computers would work seamlessly together. The book details the development of early computer technology, artificial intelligence, and networks like the internet, highlighting Licklider's pivotal ideas and leadership. It shows how his vision helped transform technology into a tool for enhancing human creativity and connectivity, laying the groundwork for modern computing, the internet, and AI.