rethinking-the-computer-at-80.html?src=dayp

rethinking-the-computer-at-80.html?src=dayp

12/1/2012

link

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/30/science/rethinking-the-computer-at-80.html?src=dayp

summary

This article discusses the evolution of computers over the past 80 years and explores the potential future directions of computing. It highlights how computer technology has advanced since the introduction of the first electronic computer in the 1940s, and how computers have become pervasive in modern society. The article explores the challenges faced by the traditional von Neumann architecture and discusses alternative computing paradigms such as quantum computing and neuromorphic computing. The author emphasizes the need for continued innovation in computing to meet the demands of an increasingly complex digital world.

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