In 2010, the billionaire Marc Andreessen argued the case that “Software is eating the world” and kicked off an investment frenzy which directly led to the increased dominance of software in all of our lives.
Whether it’s through our smartphones, our television, our dishwashers, our central heating – software is everywhere.
People Matter
But what about the people who build and maintain this software?
What happens when something goes badly wrong?
Who is responsible and who is on the end of the phone?
Human Software is a novel set in a British seaside town. Following the lives of people and families pushed to breaking point by the realities of work, ambition and financial survival against global uncertainty, greed and exploitation
Touching on themes of globalisation, how we rationalise change, find space and community, and the impact of burnout and mental health in the workplace.
Exploring the disconnect between the ideals of modern software development and the human realities of building and maintaining complex systems.
Answering the questions: In the 21st century, can our human systems cope with the demands of our software systems? And should they?
Human Software will be published in 2025.
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