“THE COMPUTER IS JUST AN INSTRUMENT for doing faster what we already know how to do slower. All pretensions to computer intelligence and paradise-tomorrow promises should be toned down before the public turns away in disgust. And if that should happen, our civilization might not survive.”
Quote by Gian-Carlo Rota
Work
Discrete Thoughts: Essays on Mathematics, Science and Philosophy
This book delves into the intricate relationships between mathematics, science, and philosophy through a series of essays. It examines the conceptual foundations of these disciplines and their implications for understanding the world. more
Author
Gian-Carlo Rota
Gian-Carlo Rota was an Italian-American mathematician renowned for his contributions to combinatorics, algebraic geometry, and mathematical analysis. He served as a professor at MIT and Harvard University, and his research had a substantial impact on the advancement of these mathematical disciplines. more
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