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   myrmepropagandist (futurebird@sauropods.win)'s status on Tuesday, 18-Jun-2024 20:44:38 JST myrmepropagandist

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   Given that computers are ubiquitous and powerful tools part of that education should enable students to understand these tools sufficiently to embark on their redesign— and to, of course, use these tools effectively and responsibly.

   Tools are reflections of the aspirations and values of their creators— what values are embodied by the computer? what are its limitations and and advantages?

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     myrmepropagandist (futurebird@sauropods.win)'s status on Tuesday, 18-Jun-2024 20:44:39 JST myrmepropagandist

     The “Liberal Arts” education is a suite of skills, philosophical stances, and information that has been refined over hundreds of years. It includes both technical skills and problem solving techniques— it provides a foundation for more specialized study but also for philosophical reflection. It evolves over time, but isn’t subject whims of the market or fashion.

     What is the role of Computer Science in the Platonic ideal of the liberal arts education?

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