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A change in perspective is worth 80 IQ points. Perspective is worth 80 IQ points. Point of view is worth 80 IQ points
Alan Kay
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Alan Kay
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: May 17
Computer Scientist
Jazz Guitarist
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University Teacher
Springfield
Massachusetts
Alan Curtis Kay
Alan C. Kay
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Any medium powerful enough to extend man's reach is powerful enough to topple his world.
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In success there's a tendency to keep on doing what you were doing.
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A new friend is new wine, when it grows old, you will enjoy drinking it.
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