Tag Tag Computing education

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Edsger Dijkstra · 1975
How Do We Tell Truths That Might Hurt?

A critique of programming languages, professional habits and computing education, questioning whether avoiding uncomfortable conclusions undermines the integrity of computer science.

Edsger Dijkstra · 1983
On IPWs: A position paper for a panel discussion on Computers and Society

A critique of exaggerated claims about computers, advocating sceptical public understanding and questioning whether automation necessarily improves human activities.

Edsger Dijkstra · 1984
The Threats to Computing Science

A critique of commercial pressures, technological hype and educational shortcomings that divert computing science from simplicity, precision and disciplined reasoning.

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