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Steve Martin – Finding Logic in Comedy
Often, you don’t know when you’re going to find inspiration for a topic, particularly when it comes to making a topic more approachable to inexperienced readers. Such was the case in introducing the basics of logic (a common computational, mathematical and literative concept) in the book. But find it I did, through one of my favourite comedians – Steve Martin.
Rube Goldberg – Thinking Like a Coder
Rube Goldberg machines, known for their comically complex designs to perform simple tasks, serve as powerful educational tools that intersect with logic, critical thinking, and computational thinking skills essential for coding and engineering.
Ada Lovelace – Computing Pioneer
When we talk about the pioneers of computing, one name stands out not just for being first, but for having an almost prophetic vision of what computers could become. Ada Lovelace, born in 1815, wasn’t just the world’s first computer programmer – she was a visionary who saw the creative potential of computing long before the first modern computer was built.