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Computers Can Be Understood

Computers and computer systems are build up from deterministic, comprehensible, building blocks. Their operations and behaviors can be understood and reasoned about. I relate my personal beliefs and mindset on this point, and explore some manifestations and ramifications of this philosophy.
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Apr 12, 2020Computers Can Be Understood by miked8517057
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