Computer "brains" used to forecast the outcome of the 1952 Eisenhower/Stevenson presidential election. Not something I'd ever thought about but this look at early computers and how the TV networks used them on election night 1952 to forecast the winner is an absolutely fascinating look at a little known piece of American history.

The TV news industry cautiously stepped into the future using these brains and this book looks at the computer industry at the time and how the networks moved forward on this. Mistakes they made (for instance, the network didn't trust what the computer said) and were learned from for the future.

Thankful that the author was able to dig out the minutiae from the dustbin of history and present this informative look. Also interestingly, the author briefly looked at the use of technology in later American elections, including the 2020 election.

An excellent read!!