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by ghaff 6 days ago
He was a very readable columnist for PC Mag among other places. He was also more focused on being interesting and at least a bit provocative than being correct.

>He was a hilarious curmudgeon.

Agreed.
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duzer65657 6 days ago
>> He was also more focused on being interesting and at least a bit provocative than being correct.

So exactly like everyone today, but also interesting?

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smackeyacky 6 days ago
He set the style of being confidently incorrect. At least he was entertaining.
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smoyer 6 days ago
He would make a great AI!
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ghaff 6 days ago
Probably. With some exceptions, he wasn't flat out wrong. But he did push the boundaries from time to time.
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