We build our computer systems the way we build our cities

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	We build our computer systems the way we build our cities (twitter.com)
	4 points by ananiochita 1333 days ago

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youvalv 1333 days ago

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

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ananiochita 1333 days ago

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

-- Ellen Ullman

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Tomte 1333 days ago

"computers", not "computer systems".

It's a misquote. Ellen Ullman writes "computers" in her book.

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