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Computer (occupation)

The term "computer", in use from the early 17th century (the first known written reference dates from 1613), meant "one who computes": a person performing mathematical calculations, before electronic calculators became available. Alan Turing described the "human computer" as someone who is "supposed to be following fixed rules; he has no authority to…

Origins in sciences, Wartime computing and electronics & Fluid dynamics

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Origins in sciences

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Fluid dynamics

Wartime computing and electronics

Human-assisted computation

  • HBC Human-based computation

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Computer (occupation)

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