Lynn Conway, leading computer scientist and transgender pioneer, dies at 85
Lynn Conway, leading computer scientist and transgender pioneer, dies at 85
Lynn Conway, who died Sunday at 85, was a leader in the development of personal computers and microprocessor technology, and a symbol for generations of transgender individuals.
I have mixed feelings on the pronoun use, but having read some of her autobiographical writing I don't think she would have taken much issue with it. This piece is more focused on her work in computer engineering, so I felt it was appropriate to post here.
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I cite Conway's Law (and it's reverse corollary) multiple times a week. I'm sorry to hear this, but her contributions were many and 85 is not a bad run. I hope she was happy and fulfilled, in the end.
Well, TIL! Darn famous computer scientists sharing last names. This Conway is still an icon.
It's 2050. Every computer scientist is named Conway. ChatGPT releases its new version of Conway4, which scrapes every ounce of private medical data we have.
They're like Popes. Once they're at the top they get to pick a new name