Putting a computer in front of a child and expecting it to teach him is like putting a book under read more

Putting a computer in front of a child and expecting it to teach him is like putting a book under his pillow, only more expensive.

Think? Why think! We have computers to do that for us.

Think? Why think! We have computers to do that for us.

It's called a pen. It's like a printer, hooked straight to my brain.

It's called a pen. It's like a printer, hooked straight to my brain.

Look at growth, look at how much time people spend on the Net and look at the variety of things read more

Look at growth, look at how much time people spend on the Net and look at the variety of things that they are doing. It's all really good, so I am actually encouraged by the fundamentals that underlie usage growth on the Net.

You'll see more and more perfection of that - computer as servant. But the next thing is going to be read more

You'll see more and more perfection of that - computer as servant. But the next thing is going to be computer as a guide or agent.

The most overlooked advantage to owning a computer is that if they foul up, there's no law against whacking them read more

The most overlooked advantage to owning a computer is that if they foul up, there's no law against whacking them around a little.

Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.

Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.

Personally, I rather look forward to a computer program winning the world chess championship. Humanity needs a lesson in humility.

Personally, I rather look forward to a computer program winning the world chess championship. Humanity needs a lesson in humility.

It's time to reappreciate the original software: paper.

It's time to reappreciate the original software: paper.