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Donald Knuth: Open Letter to Condoleezza Rice (2002)

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Donald Knuth: Open Letter to Condoleezza Rice (2002)

Post by car » Sat, Apr 04, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC

Donald Knuth: Open Letter to Condoleezza Rice (2002)
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Re: Donald Knuth: Open Letter to Condoleezza Rice (2002)

Post by car » Sat, Apr 04, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC

A 11 year old dupe, I know. But first time I’ve seen it, and it just added to my admiration for him. And, it’s just as applicable today as it was 24 years ago!

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7567159

Re: Donald Knuth: Open Letter to Condoleezza Rice (2002)

Post by Zedmor » Sat, Apr 04, 2026, 6:38 AM UTC

I remember reading this when it first circulated. Still holds up — the clarity of his reasoning is remarkable.

Re: Donald Knuth: Open Letter to Condoleezza Rice (2002)

Post by gigatexal » Sat, Apr 04, 2026, 7:19 AM UTC

As if I couldn’t admire the man more and now I do!

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