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Searle, John R. – Scientific American, 1990
Discusses whether machines can think in the same sense that humans think. Provides four conclusions based on axioms of differences between computer programs and human minds. Compares claims of strong and weak artificial intelligence. (YP)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Software Development
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Mirel, Barbara – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1998
Argues that the prevailing computer science orientation to data visualizations is severely limited for addressing usability concerns associated with supporting users in three critical problem areas: sophisticated visual literacy, complex data analysis, and new paradigms of visual inquiry. Argues that current object-oriented usability…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Data Analysis
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Pomberger, Gustav – Education and Computing, 1993
Discusses software engineering and suggests necessary elements in a software engineering curriculum. Topics addressed include the importance of theory, project-oriented education, prototyping, exploratory programing, human-computer communication, thought models, distributed systems, parallel processing, documentation, testing and quality…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Computer Software Development