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“I think that object orientedness is almost as much of a hoax as artificial intelligence.”

Quote by Alexander Stepanov

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Alexander Stepanov

Alexander Stepanov, born on November 16, 1950, is a Russian author known for his profound psychological insights and critical analysis of social realities. more

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