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Future of Coding

Pygmalion by David C. Smith

Jun 19, 2024
The podcast delves into the history and significance of Pygmalion, the originator of concepts like icons and programming by demonstration. It explores the original paper by David Canfield Smith, the debate between reading sequentially or jumping to conclusions, and critiques gender dynamics in visual programming. The hosts also discuss the role of language in thought, explore the existence of triangles, and examine visual representations in programming.
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Quick takeaways

  • Pygmalion pioneered the concepts of icons and Programming by Demonstration.
  • The paper delves into the contrast between linguistic and symbolic thought processes.

Deep dives

Introduction to Aspects of Creative Thinking

The paper sets a foundation by exploring the contrast between linguistic thought and symbolic thought, challenging the idea that all thoughts are linguistic. It introduces the notion of words as signs that stand for content without representing its structure, leading to a discussion on how the mind manipulates symbols and structures.

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