James Shepherd-Barron

Hole in the Wall James Shepherd-Barron

The Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is the world's original 'fintech'. Its invention in 1967 changed our world. And it's doing it still. Yet, despite over half the world's population relying on the cash they dispense, they remain unnoticed and under-appreciated. We pass them nearly every day, not pausing to reflect on the crucial role they play in society, not just in facilitating access to our money, but in alleviating poverty and reducing disaster risk. By telling the story of how these humble but sophisticated machines came to be invented and how they have developed since, this book pays them the respect they deserve.