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Ken Thompson vs John McCarthy
Who made the greater contribution to computing?
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Who made the greater contribution to computing?
Compare Ken Thompson (Unix and programming languages) and John McCarthy (Artificial intelligence pioneer) through originality, technical achievement, long-term influence, problem-solving, historical importance, and impact on modern technology. Vote, explain the matchup, and let the strongest technology arguments rise.
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