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Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies
Douglas Hofstetter
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“Shell's friend, John Wainwright, makes the first purchase on April 3rd, 1995. A book called Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: first purchase on Amazon
For: Readers interested in the history of Amazon and early internet culture.
Key quote: “A book called Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies. By Douglas Hofstetter.”
The host mentions 'Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies' as the first book purchased on Amazon, highlighting its significance in the early days of the platform. This reference illustrates the type of intellectual curiosity that characterized early Amazon users.