Now I see you also wanted some catchy introduction to the talk which
would not scare people with no interest in Computer Programming
Language. How about something like this:
J-Hook for Computer Aided Thought : talking to your computer and
getting the response you want
Roelof K. Brouwer, PhD PEng
Introduction by DLY
Date: 2006
Mechanical design principals dating from the Renaissance when Filipo
Brunelleschi elucidated the logical and mathematical system of
perspective, remain the norm today. Brunelleschi used a painted
mirror to calculate and create a schemata for translating two
dimensional renderings into three dimensional construction spaces.
The modern era of engineering design began not much more than half a
century ago with the possibility of Computer Aided Design. With the
aid of a computer, you could create designs for the next millennium
Your computer has absolutely no inhibitions and can eliminate
spatial, temporal and even social constraints of design—if only you
know how to talk to it.
Today Roelof K. Brouwer will introduce a notation called J created by
Ken Iverson. Rich logical and mathematical J expressions can be
entered and executed directly on your computer. Like a simple J-hook
design element, J notation is a tool that solves real engineering
problems every day. With J, you can make your computer listen to
what you say, remember what you say and do precisely what you say.
And J allows you to do what you really need to do for confidence and
innovation— experiment. And, its all done without smoke and mirrors.
On Sun 24/Sep/2006, at 12:46 PM, Steven H. Rogers wrote:
How about "A Lever for your Thoughts"?
Steve
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Roelof K. Brouwer wrote:
I want to introduce the Mechanical Engineering students here at
Stellenbosch
University in South Africa to the wonders of J. They have no
interest in
programming languages apparently.
I am looking for some catchy title and introduction to the talk so
as not to
scare away people . Does any one have some ideas for both a title
and a
catchy abstract.
For starters I thought a title could be
Programming Less Computing
Or
Loop less Programming
Or
Loop Less Computing
Or
An Executable Notation for Computations
For advertising the talk
This talk is for people who want to communicate with the computer
without
having to program at the level of the computer but at the same
level as
their thought processes. The high level operations are desirable
because
they directly represent natural units of thought. "The argument
that Leibniz
used when he introduced and standardized the familiar mathematical
symbols
is still valid. Through proper symbolism, " indeed the labour of
thought is
wonderfully diminished" [Cajori, 1929].. High level operation help in
chunking which helps the human to deal with complexity. Any
suggestions
cheers
Roelof
Roelof K. Brouwer PhD PEng
Temporary while visiting
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Stellenbosch University
PO Box X1
Matieland
7602
South Africa
land line 27 (0) 21 808 3606
cell 27 (0) 73 973 1858 skype roelofbrouwer
email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Professor
Department of Computing Science
School of Advanced Technologies and Mathematics
Thompson Rivers University
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telephone numbers
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