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Quote by Konrad Zuse

“The danger of computers becoming like humans is not as great as the danger of humans becoming like computers.”

Quote by Konrad Zuse

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Konrad Zuse
Konrad Zuse

Konrad Zuse was a German civil engineer and computer pioneer. He is renowned for his creation of the Z1, the world's first programmable computer, which he constructed in his parents' living room. Zuse's contributions to computing have been instrumental in shaping modern computer architecture and programming. more

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