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Human Nature
- Guido van Rossum believes that humans have both good and evil potential within them.
- Context and circumstances play a significant role in which potential manifests.
Literary Influences
- As a teenager, Van Rossum enjoyed Dutch literature, particularly the works of Willem Frederik Hermans.
- Hermans' novels often explored ambiguous moral situations during World War II, featuring anti-heroes.
Early Tinkering
- Van Rossum's early hobbies included building electronic circuits and mechanical models, primarily for the joy of tinkering and puzzle-solving.
- He initially lacked a deep understanding of electronics, leading to debugging challenges with complex digital circuits.