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Richard W. Hamming

08/26/12

@ securitylectures

I became aware at Los Alamos that I was like a janitor of science, trusted to do simple tasks but not involved in major decisions, which made me envious of more capable scientists.

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Hamming, "You and Your Research" (June 6, 1995)

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Hamming, "You and Your Research" (June 6, 1995)

08/26/12

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