The Philosopher of Palo Alto: Mark Weiser, Xerox Parc, and the Original Internet of Things

by John Tinnell

A compelling biography of Mark Weiser, a pioneering innovator whose legacy looms over the tech industry's quest to connect everything--and who hoped for something better.

When developers and critics trace the roots of today's Internet of Things--our smart gadgets and smart cities--they may single out the same creative source: Mark Weiser (1952-99), the first chief technology officer at Xerox PARC and the so-called "father of ubiquitous...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 022675720X
• ISBN13: 9780226757209
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.1"