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Biography: Alan Kay is known for his pioneering work in computer science, particu... more Biography: Alan Kay is known for his pioneering work in computer science, particularly in object-oriented programming and the development of the graphical user interface (GUI). He played a key role in the invention of the Smalltalk programming language and envisioned the concept of the Dynabook, a personal computing device. Kay's innovations have significantly influenced modern computing and educational technology. less
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it"
Tags: Inspiration, Creativity, Innovation, Future, Vision
"Perspective is worth 80 IQ points."
Tags: Wisdom, Mindset, Perspective, Knowledge, Insight
"Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and therefore a basis for a form of contentment."
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Mindfulness, Learning, Knowledge
"Simple things should be simple, complex things should be possible."
Tags: Simplicity, Complexity, User experience, Programming, Product design
"Technology is anything that wasn't around when you were born"
Tags: Innovation, Change, Progress, Technology, Evolution
"A change in perspective is worth 80 IQ points"
Tags: Self-improvement, Wisdom, Mindfulness, Mindset, Perspective
"The most disastrous thing that you can ever learn is your first programming language"
Tags: Learning, Education, Technology, Programming, Software development
"People who are really serious about software should make their own hardware"
Tags: Innovation, Technology, Development, Engineering, Diy
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