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The Computer and the Mind of Man

The Computer and the Mind of Man

1962
Documentary

Status

Ended

Release

1962 - 1963

Seasons / Eps

1 / 6

Storyline

In the 1940s a different kind of tool was invented a tool for extending certain powers of mans mind, the electronic computer. It is the fast, reliable, and tireless performance of a variety of arithmetic and logical operatic is which gives the computer its great utility and power. What this exciting invention means to mankind now and in the future is the subject of this provocative series.

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Details

Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Runtime
Not available
Release Date
Dec 3, 1962
Last Air Date
Jan 7, 1963
Languages
English
Created By
Donley Feddersen
Production
NET
NET
Production Countries
United States of America

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