The Jefferson Algorithm
One of 20 plaques from the "Pax Americana" series created for the D.B. Weldon Library at Western University.
"During a 2041 assessment of Western University’s curriculum, faculty concluded that students were no longer capable of reading complete texts. The problem was brought to the Department of Computer Science at Western, then under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Dwight. Dwight and his team formulated a new algorithm, which they named JEFFERSON, inspired by the Founding Father’s maxim to “never use two words when one will do.”
JEFFERSON was designed to summarize topics into easily digestible tidbits, alleviating much of the reading burden for students at Western. As a result, many books were shipped offsite to make room for other initiatives, including the Faculty of Corrections, the Western Archive of Networked Culture, and the CANSAVE program. Though JEFFERSON can be accessed remotely, many students find that they still enjoy coming to the library to be read aloud to in groups, thus giving them the full university experience."
INFORMATION
Edition of 12, 3 APs. Numbered and signed by the artist. Measuring 20 x 24", the sign is made out of laser-etched DuraBlack.
DuraBlack is a high-performance aluminum designed for extreme environments. It's durable, resistant to chemicals, UV exposure, high temperatures, and abrasion, and is often used for military, aerospace, and industrial labels or plaques.SHIPPING INFORMATION
Worldwide shipping and handling costs are $25.
