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The Magic Box Syndrome

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Mark A. Rayner

Noise to Signal: How the Internet Works

I call this the “magic box” syndrome, based on Arthur C. Clarke’s famous maxim: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”

Alltop likes to clap its hands to make sure the humor fairy doesn’t die.

Posted in But is it art?, Parody & Satire | Tagged arthur c. clarke, fairies, internet, magic, magic box, technology

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