by wrinkl3 on 11/28/17, 1:41 PM
Knuth is a unique character. I read the more personal of his books last year, "Things a Computer Scientist Rarely Talks About". It's essentially a transcript of several open lectures he gave at Stanford on topics ranging from his hobbies and side-projects to his thoughts on the Bible and his Christian faith. I've been a staunch atheist for the majority of my life, but seeing Knuth talk so comfortably about his spirituality actually helped me appreciate religion more.
by fdej on 11/28/17, 2:14 PM
It makes me sad that Knuth will no longer be at a prime age, but on the other hand, one more year and he will return to perfect power.
by estomagordo on 11/28/17, 2:13 PM
For some reason, I stumbled across this website way back in August, before it was at all publicly discussed or advertised. So I secured tickets early on, filed for vacation and am gonna enjoy this so much.
by leoc on 11/28/17, 4:25 PM
by deadmetheny on 11/28/17, 5:21 PM
On the other hand, he'll only be 0x50 in hex years!
by zeeed on 11/29/17, 11:56 AM
Why Piteå, of all places?