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Computers, handguns and tequila

“A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history — with the possible exception of handguns and tequila.” —Christopher Harper Mitch Radcliffe? Ratliff? Computers, handguns and tequila (And That’s The Way It Will Be… News and Information in a Digital World)

Found this quote in a paper written by a student. I’ll have to get that book.

Update, 09 Dec: Whoops, it looks like Harper was quoting a statement attributed to someone named Mitch Radcliffe or Ratliffe. No time today to explore this little mystery.

Post was last modified on 2 Mar 2021 9:54 pm

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  • Jess, thanks for catching that.

    I've removed the name of the student, who seems to have made an honest mistake. I should've checked before blogging it.

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