From the remarkable perspective of a man whose extraordinary life and diverse experiences spanned much of the 20th century, ALAN F KAY is in a unique position to expound on the ideals and philosophies that will get us through the first hundred years of the new millennium. From his tenure as an army interpreter in postwar occupied Japan and his years as a mathematician and engineer on Defense Department projects during the early days of the Cold War, Kay garnered lessons in how to conduct military and intelligence operations in a humane, honorable, and scientifically oriented manner. As a "serial entrepreneur" who built his fortune on anticipating the telecommunications revolution of the 1960s and '70s-indeed, in anticipating the Internet itself-Kay discovered how a focused creativity can create entire new markets. As a worker for world peace who joined nuclear-disarmament missions to the Soviet Union in the 1980s, Kay saw how open-mindedness and a willingness to embrace our fellows across our common ground is necessary for long-term accord. Here, in his cheerful but frank autobiography, Kay shares the wisdom of his life as a militarist, millionaire, and peacenik.
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This book covers three aspects of Alan F. Kay's life, but it really is a reflection of our changing world. His youth included delivered ice and today he can order ice from the most exotic places, right from his office computer. The changes he was involved with are remarkable, from post-WWII creativity to 21st century ferocity. For the history buff, this inside look at how early computing facilitated business is a must read. For the computer geek, it is impressive to see how far we've come. For the pacifist, it is encouraging that men and women like Kay are willing to devote time and money for peace. The book is inspiring, easy to read and devoid of the self-deprecation or, worse, self-congratulation of many memoirs. I strongly recommend it.
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