I think I wanted to see how complicated things happen," West said years later. "There's some notion of control, it seems to me, that you can derive in a world full of confusion if you at least understand how things get put together. Even if you can't under stand every little part, how infernal machines get put together.
Kidder's "The Soul of a New Machine" explores the intricate processes involved in creating technology and highlights the complexities that can arise in such endeavors. The author, through West's reflection, reveals a desire to comprehend the chaos inherent in machine development. West realizes that grasping how components fit together, even without knowing every detail, can provide a sense of control amidst confusion.
This perspective emphasizes the importance of understanding the broader...
