Computers = Clocks

Chapter 22 of Communication and Cyberspace discussed the links between computers and external clocks. One interesting point Professor Strate pointed out is that computers developed in society the same was that clocks did. Time is human-made, meaning that it is completely objectory. Seconds, minutes, and hours were created to give people settings or schedules throughout their existance. Clocks started out being very expensive and only few were available, but they quickly became popular and widespread throughout society.  Now it is virtually impossible to find someone who doesn't own a clock or a watch of some sort, at it has become the building block to sustain the schedules of people around the world.  Almost the same things has happened with computers.  First computers weren't seen as a necessity and they were scarce throughout society.  As years passed, the people became more reliant on the abilities of a computer and now it is found odd if a person does not own one.  It was also discussed in the chapter how computers have their own internal electronic clock, and how every program is run on this aspect.  It was interesting although a little confusing reading on how complex the time that computers run on and the type of world it creates.