Title :
Edmund Berkeley, computers, and modern methods of thinking
Author :
Longo, Bernadette
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, USA
Abstract :
Edmund Berkeley established himself as an influential force in the early development of computer science. The article examines Berkeley´s work with symbolic logic and explores how this knowledge shaped his ideas about early electronic computers. It further explores how Berkeley applied symbolic logic and human reasoning to the design of relay computers, especially machines designed for the insurance industry.
Keywords :
cognition; computers; formal logic; history; insurance data processing; electronic computer; human reasoning; insurance industry; relay computer; symbolic logic; Computer industry; Computer science; Consumer electronics; Humans; Insurance; Logic design; Relays; Security; US Government; Unemployment;
Journal_Title :
Annals of the History of Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAHC.2004.28
