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“We keep, in science, getting a more and more sophisticated view of our essential ignorance.”

Quote by Warren Weaver

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Warren Weaver was an American scientist born on July 17, 1894. He made significant contributions to the fields of information theory and computer science, particularly in applying information theory to biology and genetics. Weaver's work had a profound impact on the development of computer science and information technology. more

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