
Alan Kay offers a critical examination of contemporary computer science education and research, advocating for a return to fundamental principles and ambitious innovation in programming.
Dive deep into the mind of computing pioneer Alan Kay as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) faculty and students. In this insightful talk, Kay, a Turing Award winner, shares his candid perspectives on the evolution of computer science, critiques the current state of CS education and research, and discusses his ambitious project to reinvent programming. He draws on his experiences from Xerox PARC and the early days of computing to challenge conventional thinking and inspire a return to fundamental principles and innovation.