Reflections on science, technology, and computing — leavened by personal experience


N.B. As I began this piece, I realized I was also deep in thought about being a witness and participant in the larger digital revolution. This post covers the mechanics and the pain of the blog migration. My next post will cover the memories of the digital revolution and my […]

The U.S. lacks a coherent strategy for developing future high-performance computing systems, ones critical for national security, economic growth, and scientific discovery.

Go now, my child, and play with your toys. It’s where your dreams are born.

We must mobilize all our country’s assets – government (at all levels), industry, academia, and non-profits – to address our growing challenges and the clear and manifest opportunities for discovery-fueled innovation.

What made generative AI possible? What are its capabilities and limitations? How will it shape our future?

It’s time for the U.S. to “double down” – expand investment in basic research, both people and reserach infrastructure – nationwide – and unleash American innovation.