It's a fun read, intentionally glossy on the details (is this "pop tech"?) but I was fascinated. Except the value judgments about endianness in encoding. All

It's a fun read, intentionally glossy on the details (is this "pop tech"?) but I was fascinated. Except the value judgments about endianness in encoding. All of the decisions in this system were made in a broader context. When you see something weird, it's tempting to say, that is inane, but it is enlightening to ask, what am I missing?