John McCarthy

American computer scientist and cognitive scientist.

Born September 4th, 1927 in Boston. [ref]

Died October 24th, 2011 at 84 years old in Stanford (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
artificial intelligence researcher, computer scientist, engineer, mathematician, university teacher

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson