Laine Nooney
Assistant Professor of Media Industries at New York University, author of 'The Apple II Age: How The Computer Became Personal', scholar specializing in the cultural and industrial history of personal computing.
About
Laine Nooney is an Assistant Professor of Media Industries in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University.
Their research focuses on the history of personal computing, digital culture, and the intersections between technological innovation and everyday life.
Nooney is the author of 'The Apple II Age: How The Computer Became Personal', a critically acclaimed work exploring the role of the Apple II in democratizing computer access and shaping the PC revolution.
Their academic contributions bridge media studies, cultural history, and science and technology studies, making them a leading voice in understanding how media technologies transform society.
Areas of Expertise
Recent Podcasts
The two computers that made Apple | The Vergecast
Topic: The historical impact of Apple's early personal computers (Apple II and Lisa) on technology and society.
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