Electronic Currents
- Cal Lee (University of Michigan)
Abstract
Shortly after I sat down to write this column, my computer screen went blank. I heard the whir of my hard drive stop and then start again as the machine struggled to reboot. Then it all stopped: fan, lights, air conditioner, refrigerator, and computer. Without Internet, television, or radio, it was several hours before I discovered that millions of other Americans and Canadians were experiencing this same power failure. This event has received considerable media attention. No doubt pundits, politicians, and professionals of various types will actively discuss the implications of the blackout for the next few months. Groups will be formed, reports will be issued, and at least some changes will be made to the way electricity is distributed. These are the sorts of things that happen after a major infrastructure breakdown.
How to Cite:
Lee, C., (2003) “Electronic Currents”, MAC Newsletter 31(2), 22-23.
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