The computer only knows what we teach it to know, but we can... - Jean Jennings Bartik

"The computer only knows what we teach it to know, but we can teach it to know almost anything."

Jean Jennings Bartik Education

Computer Programmer American 1924–2011

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"We were the first to do it, and I guess we'll always be remembered for that."

"Programming requires patience and attention to detail."

"The machine was only as smart as the people programming it."

"I never dreamed I would be doing this kind of work."

"Education opens doors."

"Education opens doors to endless possibilities."

"I ain't got the education you got, bub."

"You can't put a price on history."