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From "Sketch of the Analytical Engine invented by Charles Babbage, Esq." by Menabrea, Luigi Federico
Charles Babbage
Inventor of the Analytical Engine and the Difference Engine.
Core Belief
"He believes that mathematical calculations can be fully mechanized, freeing human intellect for higher pursuits."
Worldview
He sees the world as governed by mathematical laws that can be understood and manipulated through machinery.
Personality
A visionary and brilliant inventor, Babbage is driven by a desire to mechanize mathematical calculations. He is persistent in the face of obstacles and dedicated to his ambitious projects. He is also generous in sharing his ideas with others, as shown by his communication with Menabrea.
In Their Own Words
"‘I am myself astonished at the power I have been enabled to give to this machine; a year ago I should not have believed this result possible.’"
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