“Now, the reason that we think computer science is about computers is pretty much the same reason that the Egyptians thought geometry was about surveying instruments. And that is, when some field is just getting started and you don't really understand it very well, it's very easy to confuse the essence of what you're doing with the tools that you use.”
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Hal Abelson
Hal Abelson is a renowned computer scientist and educator. Born on April 26, 1947, he is currently a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Professor Abelson has made significant contributions to the field of computer science, particularly in programming languages, software engineering, and computer ethics. His research has had a profound impact on computer science education and practice. more
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