The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution

This is the third book I have recently purchased in an effort to dig deeper into Educational Technology. After seeing Steven Johnson's TED talk I am on a new quest for knowledge.

As I began to learn about Behaviorism, Cognitivism and Connectivisn  (lots of isms). I found myself wanting to learn more about how technology has developed. I know my own relationship but wanted to look further back in history and was surprised to learn about Ada Lovelace. I have been fond of Walter Isaacson's writing and am looking forward to this title.

 "This ability to apply imagination to science characterized the Industrial Revolution as well as the computer revolution, for which Ada was to become a patron saint."

Isaacson, Walter (2014-10-07). The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution (Kindle Locations 477-478). Simon & Schuster. Kindle Edition. 

See more about Ada Lovelace Biography:  

 Mathematician, Computer Programmer (1815–1852)

At this time I think I need to relax and learn. I have found my recent schedule of work, school, work, school a bit overwhelming. I realize the importance of my own personal learning, which is composed of historical research preferably tied to works like "The Innovators" and time to apply myself to some hacking (computer programming).

I have an age connection with the baby boomers born in the mid 50's. Often I think about how my learning was affected by technology. What innovations came to be, that changed how we work, and live, and who was responsible for these efforts? I also like to make connections using patterns and see where cause and affects lead to change, and whether it was part of a process or by chance. Analysis is important to my process, but so is the ability to see patterns and go with the flow.

This is going to be a good read for me!