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The Year Was 1959
And we look back at the origins of modern computing
Aug 4, 2024
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The Year Was 1958
AI learns to LISP and Dream
Jul 29, 2024
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The Year Was 1957
Let the "Look, Ma, no hands!" era of AI begin
Jul 22, 2024
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The Year Was 1956
Two months. Ten men.
Jul 15, 2024
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The Year Was 1955
and the universe was conspiring to remind humans that everything was connected
Jul 8, 2024
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The Year Was 1954
Alan Turing (1912 - 1954)
Jun 30, 2024
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The Year Was 1953
Or was it?
Jun 24, 2024
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The Year Was 1952
in 707 words — a 4 minute read
Jun 16, 2024
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The Year Was 1951
9 minute read
Jun 10, 2024
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The Year Was 1950
A 7 minute read
Jun 3, 2024
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