Today scientists, technologists, businessmen, engineers don’t have any personal responsibility for the consequences of their actions.
BILL JOY
BILL JOY
Bill Joy on responsibility
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Bill JoyBill Joy I started to write a new editor not too long ago and had it about half done after two days.
Bill JoyBill Joy But no, I don’t generally have trouble with spelling mistakes.
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