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By the time (the Leaning Tower of Pisa) was 10% built, everyone knew it would be a total disaster. But read more
By the time (the Leaning Tower of Pisa) was 10% built, everyone knew it would be a total disaster. But the investment was so big they felt compelled to go on. Since its completion, it cost a fortune to maintain and is still in danger of collapsing. There are no plans to replace it, since it was never needed in the first place. I expect every installation has its own pet software which is analogous to the above.
If you can't beat your computer at chess, try kickboxing.
If you can't beat your computer at chess, try kickboxing.
Facts are the air of scientists. Without them you can never fly.
Facts are the air of scientists. Without them you can never fly.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that read more
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
The typewriting machine, when played with expression, is no more annoying than the piano when played by a sister or read more
The typewriting machine, when played with expression, is no more annoying than the piano when played by a sister or near relation.
I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them.
I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them.
It is useless to send armies against ideas.
It is useless to send armies against ideas.
From now on we live in a world where man has walked on the Moon. It's not a miracle; we read more
From now on we live in a world where man has walked on the Moon. It's not a miracle; we just decided to go.
There is no adequate defense, except stupidity, against the impact of a new idea.
There is no adequate defense, except stupidity, against the impact of a new idea.