Philosophical Food For Thought

Allen Newell's paper entitled Fairy Tales

• Computers provide the capability for intelligent behavior
• Computers are becoming faster, cheaper, smaller, etc.
• Technology does not imply rigidity
• Technology must not exact a high cost to people, the environment, etc.

Randy Pausch's lecture on Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams

• Have fun
• Maintain childlike wonder
• Help others
• Have others help you (be honest, be earnest, apologize when needed, focus on others, listen to feedback)
• Show gratitude (parents, mentors - "dutch uncle", students, bosses - "show respect, but question", etc.)
• Be an optimist (find the good in people, situations)
• Be good at something
• Work hard, don't give up
• Be an opportunist

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