Kenneth Iverson

Dr. Kenneth E. Iverson, Turing Award winner and creator of the APL programming language, shares insights from his remarkable journey in computing. Joined by journalist Whitney Smith, Iverson discusses the design philosophy of APL, emphasizing its focus on human communication. He reflects on his career choices, including his transition from Harvard to IBM, and the culture at IP Sharp Associates. The conversation touches on the significance of programming in fostering clarity and creativity, and it challenges notions of machine-generated poetry and thought.