Translating Machine. Typist copies story from Russian newspaper Pravda on special machine which converts Russian letters to punched holes in paper tape. Insertion of the tape into another machine produces translation. By the 1970's, automatic translation of practically all foreign publications and books will be routine.
from 1975: And the Changes To Come by Arnold B. Barach
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camera_obscura [busy] 65 months ago | reply
And look how far we have in fact come with this. Thanks - nice find! I just went and ordered a used copy.
larryWberg 51 months ago | reply
My mind is being blown away by the combination of this photostream and Prodigy's "Funky Shit" blasting in my headphones. A truly profound collection!