Edsger W. Dijkstra quotes
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Various interesting quotes from computer scientist Edsger Wybe Dijkstra (1930 - 2002).
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In this sense the electronic industry has not solved a single problem, it has only created them, it has created the problem of using its products.
(EWD 340 - The Humble Programmer)
(EWD 340 - The Humble Programmer)
November 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
In this sense the electronic industry has not solved a single problem, it has only created them, it has created the problem of using its products.
(EWD 340 - The Humble Programmer)
(EWD 340 - The Humble Programmer)
As you can imagine, the planning of these two grandiose research projects required more foresight than could be provided by the seers of the day and accurate prediction of the future became the third hot scientific topic.
(EWD 896)
(EWD 896)
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
As you can imagine, the planning of these two grandiose research projects required more foresight than could be provided by the seers of the day and accurate prediction of the future became the third hot scientific topic.
(EWD 896)
(EWD 896)
But since there is little point in living in eternal poverty, the second objective was the development of the Philosopher's Stone, by means of which you could make as much gold as you needed.
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
But since there is little point in living in eternal poverty, the second objective was the development of the Philosopher's Stone, by means of which you could make as much gold as you needed.
Firstly, there was the development of the Elixir that would give you eternal youth.
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Firstly, there was the development of the Elixir that would give you eternal youth.