“Calculating machines do sums better than even the cleverest people… As arithmetic has grown easier, it has come to be less respected.”
Quote by Bertrand Russell
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The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell
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Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, mathematician, and logician born on May 18, 1872, and died on February 2, 1970. He is known for his contributions to logic and mathematics, particularly in the fields of mathematical logic and philosophical analysis. His works spanned a wide range of subjects, including ethics, political philosophy, history, and literary criticism. more
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