Praise for Devil in the Stack: " Devil in the Stack is a humane, nuanced, humorous, insightful work and a much-needed call for greater due diligence around some of the most impactful innovations in human history." -- Booklist "A searing philosophical take on the ravages of the digital age, this is a must-read." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A fascinating journey into the world of computer code, its history, the people who create it, some of its current controversies, and its implications for the future of society . Anyone who's curious about the why and how of what makes computers do what they do will find Devil in the Stack a fertile introduction." --Shelf Awareness "Smith provides refreshingly accessible accounts of the theoretical contributions to the field made by early luminaries. a vivid sense of the potential of new developments in AI, as well as the forbidding threats to privacy and human autonomy posed by the systems . [and] insightful commentary on the psychological impact of immersing oneself in the abstractions of code and on the workplace dynamics that fuel a rather ruthless and antisocial mode of innovation. An engaging plunge into the world of code and its transformative implications.

" --Kirkus Reviews Praise for Andrew Smith: "Smith is an ideal narrator: sharp-eyed yet increasingly affectionate about his subjects; expert enough to dissect Apollo minutiae clearly but not so obsessed as to leave a general reader trailing in the jetwash." -- Financial Times on Moondust "A brilliant exploration of madness and genius in the early days of the web. Fascinatingly weird . terrific." -- Guardian on Totally Wired "A rich mix of cultural history, reportage and personal reflection." -- Evening Standard on Moondust "Highly entertaining . [Smith's] superb book is a fitting tribute to a unique band of 20th-century heroes." -- GQ on Moondust.