"While I admire the insights of many of the people in the world of computing, I get this cold feeling that I speak a different language"
- Clifford Stoll
About this Quote
This quote by Clifford Stoll speaks to the detach between the world of computing and the rest of the world. He appreciates the insights of those in the computing world, but he also feels a sense of alienation from them. He feels like he speaks a different language, recommending that the language of computing is not one that is easily comprehended by the typical person. This quote highlights the value of bridging the space in between the computing world and the rest of the world, so that everybody can gain from the insights of the computing world. It also stresses the need for more education and understanding of the language of computing, so that more individuals can comprehend and value the insights of the computing world.
"The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding"
