You Are Not Stupid: Computers and Technology Simplified

By Jack C. Stanley and Erik D. Gross

Book Overview

Newly updated for 2026

This book is your complete guide to computers and technology, from the first machines to the future of artificial intelligence, and all in plain English for absolute beginners

Have you ever wondered how computers really work, where they came from, or where they're headed next? Read about the clear and complete journey through the entire world of technology, written for readers with no technical background.

Starting with the basics of machines, numbers, and electricity, the book explains how computers were first built, how they process information, and how they evolved through the generations. Along the way, you'll discover the inventions that shaped modern life: calculators, keyboards, screens, networks, the internet, personal computers, and smartphones.

Every chapter defines important terms in plain language, introduces major milestones in computing history, and explains modern concepts like cloud storage, apps, artificial intelligence, and social media. You'll learn about the pioneers of the industry, the rise of tech giants like Google, Apple, and Microsoft, and new frontiers such as nanotechnology, quantum computing, and digital money.

With over 120 chapters, this book serves as both a history of technology and a dictionary of computer science, giving readers the background needed to understand the digital world we live in today.

By the end, you'll not only know how computers work and where they came from, and you'll also be prepared for what's coming next.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0997326492
• ISBN13: 9780997326499
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Jack Stanley
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 2.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"