“[Computer science] is not really about computers and it's not about computers in the same sense that physics is not really about particle accelerators, and biology is not about microscopes and Petri dishes... and geometry isn't really about using surveying instruments.”
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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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