Computers and education

Abstract

Since I am an enthusiast, rather than an expert, in the computer field and have been asked to talk about the future, anything may happen; but it is reassuring to find experts almost as far out as myself. In fact, it would be unwise to look only at the immediately available technology; and I have often thought of the early days of aviation, when Billy Mitchell tried very hard to convince his superiors that the airplane had a future in war and, as you know, was essentially cashiered out of the Army. He did induce a cavalry general to give airplanes a try, but the experiment was a failure. One of the "crates" of the day flew over a polo field while officers were playing and attempted to hit players with oranges. No hit was scored, which was pretty conclusive proof that there was no future for aviation in warfare!