Quote by Alan Kay

I don't know how many of you have ever met Dijkstra, but you probably know that arrogance in computer science is measured in nano-Dijkstras.

I don't know how many of you have ever met Dijkstra, but you

Summary

This quote humorously implies that Dutch computer scientist Edsger Dijkstra was notorious for his arrogance. It suggests that someone's level of arrogance in the field of computer science can be quantified and measured in comparison to Dijkstra, with the term "nano-Dijkstras" implying an extremely small unit of measurement. The quote reflects the stereotype that some computer scientists might possess an inflated sense of pride or superiority, possibly stemming from their expertise and knowledge in the field.

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