Machines (and more) in Movies, Books and Music

The HCI in Popular Culture database was developed as an appendix to the Berkshire Encyclopedia of Human-Computer Interaction and it brings together 300 novels, nonfiction books, movies, and television programs-and even some music and plays-that explore imaginative perspectives on our relationship with technology. These popular creations show another side of the world covered in the encyclopedia, and provide historical background as well. Scholars and professionals will find the list thought provoking, and teachers will be able to use it to encourage analysis and discussion. Besides that, it's just plain fun. Read more

Featured Movie Item:
Core, The
Amiel, Jon :  2003
The Earth's core is stopping its rotation, causing natural disasters. The only way to stop it is to send a team of scientists burrowing to the core to detonate some Nukes. The "brilliant young anti-establishment hacker" in the control room is key.

Contributors:
William Sims Bainbridge, Katy Borner, Karen Christensen, Rachel Christensen, Tom Christensen, Emily Colangelo, Sarah Conrick, Tom Erickson, Francesca Forrest, Jonathan Grudin, Bernie Hogan, David Levinson, John May, Ed McBride, Mike Nichols, Marcy Ross, Mark Schane-Lydon, Phuoc Tran; Barry Wellman, Eric Wilson, David Wolf. Special thanks to Barry Wellman for his dedication to making this a varied and comprehensive list.

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